#you cannot heal what you do not own as yours

[fluffedupdandelion]

If people are never allowed to change, then neither is the future. At some point everyone has to ask themselves: “Do I want to be proven right through others’ consequential suffering, or do I want the world to become better?”

And to those who have been, and continue to be hurt by MAGA and the 47th, you never have to forgive. But respectfully, forgiveness is not required for someone to feel remorse and change. Isn’t that what makes an apology genuine after all; trying to do better because behavior was wrong, not because of being forgiven?Just as your healing path is your own, so is theirs.

That doesn’t mean we have to trust any regretter completely. That doesn’t mean we forget. It doesn’t even mean we have to be friends. Civility is a thing. Existing in the same society while not interacting is a thing.

But I genuinely cannot see how condemning a group of individuals as never able to ever become more than who they were is somehow ���right’. It’s easier. It’s simpler. But it requires hate and fear and erasing the individual human into a collective enemy group.

…Do you really want to use the very destructive tools we are trying to fight against?

I don't think most of my followers actually need to be told, but: y'all gotta let people switch sides.

I'm seeing a lot of "if you voted for Trump you're not welcome here" floating around. A lot of "haha the leopards are eating your face how does it feel". A lot of talk about the irredeemability of Nazis, with the strong implication that everyone who had any hand in bringing the current administration to power is a full-on Nazi and should be shot without trial.

People were fooled. People were lied to. People who genuinely tried to do their research were lied to by sources that had been reliable for decades. People who didn't have the time or the education to do their own research because they're fucking poor in America are finding out they were lied to.

If someone is trying to get out of a cult, you don't fucking lock them back in. You give them a place to run to. And if someone is trying to join your side in a battle that, at least hypothetically, is supposed to be settled by future democratic elections and therefore by strength of numbers, you fucking let them.

People are scared. People are finding out they were wrong. We are nowhere near the point yet where the wrong side is composed entirely of Bad Guys, if we ever will be. (Hell, eleven years after Hitler took power, some of his own generals tried to assassinate him with an exploding briefcase. It failed, but every time I see that stupid Tarantino gifset go by about "everyone in a Nazi uniform is irredeemably evil", that's what I think of. People are complicated, and everyone has their own breaking point.)

Where we *are* at is a point where people who don't want to be the bad guys are finding out what they were tricked into and trying to stop doing it. If you have any remaining faith in the democratic process at all, you should be helping those people join us and understand what the sides actually stand for, how they can actually fight for lower egg prices or whatever they were falsely promised. Even if you don't think democracy will help anymore, having a bigger group to fight alongside you is generally a good thing.

Or you could just take your hatred out on the most convenient targets, instead of on those who exploited them. Seems popular.

[acexsmhking]

hello!! Can you write a headcanons/oneshot post of (separate) ticci toby, eyeless jack, and/or jane the killer dating a piercing obsessed! Reader? Ppl always say lots of piercings r unattractive :(( but omgg i love ppl with lots of piercings, theyre so lovely! Thank youu:D

𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞

(𝗻.) 𝗔 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

: ̗̀➛ Piercing!Reader x Shared Headcanons

(Toby, Jack, Jane)

Summary: GN!Reader with love for piercings/having multiple being in a relationship with Toby, Jack and Jane. How would they react?

Warning(s): None! Mostly just fluff, FEM & TRANSF in mind for Jane

・❥・ Toby

First of all, Toby himself is covered in a lot of facial piercings so he is not one to judge! He loves piercings, especially on himself (egotistical asshole knows how sexy he is), so if you love them just as much him, he immediately just yaps with you

Do not trust him to give you one.

Now if you really like piercings but hate needles? He definitely bullies you about it some but understands. Since he can’t feel pain he can feel a lot of the pressures/intrusions that the pain usually covers up and it can weird him out

He plays with your piercings like a lot. Mostly nervous fidgeting type things

OMG DO YOU HAVE TO STAY ONTOP OF HIM IF HE GETS A NEW ONE, he is so bad at taking care of them himself but he’s so good about taking care of yours. Little weirdo

Now, Toby can be mean during fights so sometimes if he’s close enough he’ll twist one. Petty little shit. But he is quick to apologize, he just likes winning arguments

・❥・Jack

Jack like.. literally cannot see. So he genuinely just thinks your piercings are apart of you. Like he really doesn’t remember things of humans and so he completely forgot about minuscule things like piercings

He does like licking them tho, that nice metal taste

Weirdo.

Once you actually explain it he’s a little perplexed. Since he’s an apex predator usually they associate things like anything piercing you as hindrance to hunts

But whatever makes you happy!

Since Jack does live in a lot of holes/caves you probably are gonna wanna let your piercings heal a lot or just clean them a lot more so the dust and dirt doesn’t infect/irritate them

If you wanna give Jack piercings well.. it’s gonna have to be like a really protected spot. He’s running around and climbing lots of trees not to mention how many people actually do try fighting a 6’10 demon..creature…thingy. So you don’t want him getting hurt

That and his healing factor literally is just too good at its job. Damn powers. But hey you can get those little fake ones! He’ll try to keep them on but…

・❥・Jane

Again! She doesn’t judge. She thinks they’re pretty cool, now she can’t have any cause.. well.. she’s a little crispy but! She will wear matching fake ones with you

Definitely best person to get a nice piercing with as she helps you clean and stay on top of them

She bought you a little machine thingy to clean them for you<3

She does actually have her ears pierced but she can’t wear them for long any more :(

She is also stupidly good at finding missing earrings, piercings and jewelry like omg. Like I mean fucking assassin’s creed eagle vision type shit

She’s good in general at findings things really

Omg does she love kissing your piercings <3 she especially likes nose piercings, JANE IS A NOSE KISSER IDC WHAT ANYONE SAYS

my romantical wife<3

She will buy rings and necklaces to match your piercings too! She’s pierced with you in spirit ya know

: ̗̀➛ hehe i loved this. I gotta write Jane and the others their own general headcanons soon, I’m just lazy. Also tell me why Chapter 3 is not plotting how I want it too like come on brain work, anyways I loved this little ask! I have got to start writing more of other characters too I have like… 18 drafts of all sorts of shit. Impulsive writing — Ace

[haifoct]

Your tags kill me every single time.

Li Lun is not just there every time ZYC reconnects the parts of himself - Li Lun is the driving force behind the reconnecting. Starting with the moment when he takes the water demon's scale out of ZYC and allows him to finally dream, and see his long dead brother, and to face his fear of becoming a demon head-on.

Li Lun is the one who triggers the Blood Moon and possessed!Zhu Yan and forces ZYC to face the trauma and overcome it, finding forgiveness inside his heart.

Li Lun is the one who forces ZYC to research his past and find out about Bing Yi and Ying Long.

He is the one who triggers the final transformation and sets ZYC on a path of becoming a demon himself.

He is also the one who forces ZYC to look into the darkest parts of his soul and decide what kind of a human/demon he wants to be.

He is the one who, through sacrifice and by literally nourishing ZYC's body, gives ZYC a chance to become stronger and win against all odds.

While ZYC is the one who forces LL to learn how to let go and move on. How to forgive. He's the one who brings LL back from the edge of abyss and gives him a chance to redeem himself, to fulfill his promise of protecting the Wilderness. In the end it is ZYC, and not the "friend of 30k years" is the one who reaches out to LL and saves him.

Their violent symbiosis is painful and vicious, but in the end it's the driving force behind both of their evolutions.

They do fit perfectly together, like two pieces of the same puzzle, and they do belong together, because for every piece of damage they might do to each other, they help each other come out stronger and more relisent. And what's more, once LL is brought back from his despair, his influence and effect over ZYC stops being so painful and destructive and instead turns into pleasurable nourishing. I do believe that given time, they would become unstoppable and form an unbreakable bond together.

It’s not just my tags but also my friend’s tags. BUT YEAH! Ngh, Li Lun is awfully curious about Xiao Zhuo. Enticed by him. The entirety of Zhuo Yichen — potential that Yichen himself cannot see, Zhu Yan cannot see, Wen Xiao cannot see, hell even Zhuo Yixuan couldn’t, see his human part, his demon part — Li Lun wants it all. 

My brain genuinely shut down the second I read "nourishing Zhuo Yichen’s body", though.

The nurturing love that Xiao Zhuo talked about with Bai Jiu has been on my mind for a while now.

"There are many kinds of love. People like roses. When they pass by a rose, they'll praise it. So fragrant. So beautiful. Then they’ll pick it and place it in their hair, on their sleeve. When others see it, they all will feel envious. Do you think it’s love? It is. But there's another kind of love, which is, watering it everyday, removing insects, watching it flourish and sway in the wind, becoming more and more beautiful."

Zhuo Yichen and Li Lun (Wen Xiao and Zhu Yan also, my beloveds, my dearest, how much these two love each other) they represent the second love, in its full glory, in its all consuming tenderness. They loved each other as they are, wholly. And they did not give up on each other when the rose fell sick, when insects invaded its roots, when leaves withered. They healed each other, made each other stronger, and watched each other flourish. Zhu Yan and Wen Xiao are very gentle about it, Li Lun and Zhuo Yichen are very violent about it. They’re mirroring each other and telling the same story. 

They’re not each other’s curse or inevitable death; they’re each other’s hope, their will to live.

They can only belong together.

And I love that Yichen doesn’t offer us an answer, which love is better. He experienced both of those loves, and both are precious for him. But we as viewers, can watch these two couples, and make our own decision. 

[boyczar]

Defenses as Self-Protection from The Complex PTSD Workbook by Arielle Schwartz, PhD

[valewright67]

Viktor taking ages to gently calm him down, to coaxing down his wariness, so he can get closer, touch him, heal him, without sending him into a panic. Repairing the body is one thing. Repairing the mind takes a much gentler touch.

He finally gets him to a point where Jayce not only allows his touch, but presses into it, leaning his weight against Viktor's frame, accepting that even though this is a hallucination, at least it's one where he can pretend he feels warm, if only until the illusion breaks.

(Viktor almost chokes when this sentiment echoes through his mind, grief stricken as their physical connection allows him a glimpse into Jayce's thoughts.)

Gently, he strokes his hair until he falls asleep, and draws the Arcane into his palm, preparing to stroke it through Jayce's hair and bond them, heal him, never to be separated from him again. A little thrill goes through him. He'd missed his partner desperately, and the hexcore pulses where his heart is, as eager to twine with Jayce as he is.

"Don't do that. You'll lose him forever. Believe me."

Viktor jolts, the Arcane dispelling as his focus is shattered, and he whips his head around towards- towards the sound of his own voice.

Someone in a once-white robe and cloak stands at the far end of the cave, face obscured by shadows, or, no... not shadows. Nighttime swirls beneath his hood. The cloth hanging over his body swirls with multicolored webbings that he recognizes as the Arcane touch, and it winds up the staff as well.

Viktor wraps his arms firmer around Jayce, cradling him protectively as he studies the figure. "Who... what... are you?" Something inside of him screams in horrified recognition, and that screaming only gets louder when his head shifts, and the night swirls away from his face.

His face.

HIS face.

Distorted though it is by time and age, he'd recognize his own reflection.

"Wha-?"

"If you heal him, you'll lose him forever."

"That- that cannot be true, that is a-... a contradiction! Leaving him like this is risking his life! Infection already courses through his body! He's in pain, he's delirious, he's-"

"The cost of healing his body would be his very soul. His body will persist, but you would lose JAYCE."

Viktor snapped his jaw shut with a click, brow furrowing tightly as he studies his... what, exactly? Alternate self? Future self? Some sort of trickster who has stolen his face?

He had seen glimpses of this strange, broken world. It was almost peaceful, until one took notice of the agonized faces frozen in time, mirroring the agonized cries of the Earth itself, nature and reality thrown off balance as it strained and groaned under the weight of the corrupted Arcane.

"What... is this place?"

"It is your future, if you continue on the path you walk."

"I...I don't understand. I'm helping people, I'm healing them-"

"You are stripping of their humanity."

"I'm taking away their pain!"

"There can be be no joy without sorrow."

"Why not?"

"You know why, Viktor."

He does. He just doesn't want to admit it. The Mage sighs, stepping closer and holding out a hand. "Come then. I will show you."

Viktor furrows his brows, and move to lift Jayce, but The Mage shakes his head. "Leave him here."

"What??"

"He will forget. Think you only an illusion. He won't think you've abandoned him again. I've made sure enough salamanders are directed down here for him to survive. He won't starve to death. And its not quite cold enough to freeze to death. He will make it out, eventually. Once he learns. Once he gains the will to do whatever must be done."

"I'm NOT leaving him, dammit!"

"You must."

"I shan't!"

The Mage heaved an irritated sigh. "You are acting like a petulant child-"

"And YOU are acting like a calloused old man who has forgotten what it is to care!" Viktor snapped, "Do you not recall how he hates being alone? How the cold makes his eyes go distant? And you'd bid me LEAVE HIM HERE?? In this dark, wet Hell where he never stops shivering, even in the throws of his fevers??"

"Yes. It is... unfortunate, but his suffering is required to save the timeline-"

"This isn't mere suffering, this is TORTURE, you are TORTURING HIM!"

"And it's working. Isn't it."

It isn't phrased like a question, and Viktor is startled from his rage for a brief moment, curling Jayce against him with a renewed wariness. "What are you talking about."

"You look at him. You see his pain. And you want to do anything to prevent any more. Even as the hexcore screams in your mind that this world is the Final, Glorious Evolution. That everything is static and at peace. A piece of still shrinks away from it, knows it to be wrong. And that piece of you only grows louder the longer you hold him. So. It's working. Isn't it."

Viktor glares at him, and The Mage sighs once more. "Very well. When you are ready, go to the Top. I will show you what's left of this world." He strikes his staff to the stone ground once, and disappears in a flash of blue.

He doesn't move for a long moment, guarding his Jayce with an expectation for the rug to be torn out from underneath him. When he's sure they're finally alone, he turns his attention back to Jayce, tutting quietly as he sweeps overgrown bangs away from his face, far more unkempt than he's ever allowed himself to be, and smooths out his furrowed brow with a gentle thumb.

He could heal him now. His counterpart gone, no one to stop him.

But... what if he was right? What if healing Jayce will cost him his soul?

He... He can't take that risk. Not yet. Not until he has more data.

So for now, he'll just have to do his best to help Jayce heal the old fashioned way.

For now, he'll just have to keep the nightmares at bay.

Fic idea of the night: A canon divergence AU where Commune Viktor figures out Jayce has been absorbed by the wild rune, and, after some arduous research and experimentation, manages to join him in the bad timeline.

And of course he is horrified and ridden with guilt for not getting to his partner sooner when he discovers Jayce in that pit, hurt, starved and delirious, but it only gets worse once he discovers his future mage self has been watching Jayce this whole time and did nothing.

I mean, I know Viktor is a pacifist at heart, but I still believe he would give self-loathing a whole new meaning and have more than words of choice with his mage counterpart.

Also add to that all the hurt/comfort that would come with Viktor reassuring Jayce/tending to his wounds while crying about how sorry he is for leaving him alone.

[novantinuum]

continually annoyed by how every single post i've seen supporting the notion that "the journal pages in BoB were fakes" just feels like thinly veiled anti material

[yuripira4e]

I want to preface this post by saying that I love the cat king as a character, especially one that has such a major impact on Edwin and his relationship with his queerness and learning to be okay with it; HOWEVER, I also believe that everyone that genuinely believes he should be a love interest for Edwin should read this. (Also if you just like the cat king as a character and want to understand his character better and why his and Edwin’s relationship is not something that would be healthy or “real” for either)

[early-october-skies]

Me when we don't speak anymore by bears in trees

[eldritch-araneae]

Fuck, ppl really must realise that not everyone around them is toxic and manipulative! No, the person not speaking to you after you set a boundary isnt toxic or manipulative, they just feel horrible about themself bc they overstepped, and they don't want to hurt you, and spiraling deep into their self-loathing. Stop assuming the worst and fucking communicate, instead calling them names they are not and remind them they're all alone and no one will help or support them.

Yep, saw a post where ppl dogpile a person with rsd, this shit is triggering as hell so I'm livid. That's just cruel!

[dandelionjack]

session with the psychiatrist today and he finalised getting me a s*roquel prescription… upon a google i discovered that one of the most common side effects is supposedly weight gain so now i am actually considering the preferred alternative option of recovery which is k*lling m*self

[lady-of-ithilien]

This is an interesting take, but I think trying to downplay Faramir's trauma with the reasoning that Éowyn's is somehow "worse/more valid" sets up a false dichotomy and presents a zero-sum game where there need not be one. Ultimately, this is not fair to either character, their respective storylines, nor their eventual relationship together. There's enough room in our brains to care about both characters; we can acknowledge the differences in their experiences without giving in to the temptation to rank them. Indeed, what is gained by trying to support the thesis statement that "Éowyn had it worse than Faramir"? Why does that matter to the progression of either of their stories, or to the futures we imagine for them post-canon? How do we even begin to define "worse"? Is it her definition? His? Yours? (I sense some projection here, but in the words of Cathy Dunlap, "we all bring parts of ourselves to stories", so I suppose that is natural to an extent).

Regardless, trying to compare emotional suffering on an absolute scale is almost never productive because emotional suffering is, by definition, a relative experience. One cannot experience the suffering of another; they only have their own lived experience. Think of the worst time in your life-- do you think no one ever suffered more than you? Probably a lot of people suffered a lot worse at various points in history, but that doesn't mean what you experienced wasn't traumatic, damaging, that it didn't leave significant emotional scars. Moreover, it doesn't mean that you should deny yourself support, compassion, and healing on the basis that others exist who have "suffered more". The best one can do is build empathy and use their shared emotional experiences to do right by others, care, support, and advocate for material change that prevents others from suffering in the same way.

Personally, that's how I choose to interpret these characters and the healing they find in their relationship together: they have plenty of shared empathy for one another, and are able to support each other after both have experienced wartime trauma, damaging family dynamics, and very nearly the end of the world. It matters not who "had it worse" (because that's not really possible to determine, IMO), because both characters come together after going through the worst times of their lives, and they are able to find love and healing with each other. That's what matters to me, at least.

TL;DR, suffering is relative and these characters deserved more nuanced takes than "who had it worse".

I know it’s a woobification thing but it’s so weird seeing posts about how Faramir is this poor victim of abuse who Éowyn has to look after and protect. 

She’s had it so much worse than he has! She would have killed to have Faramir’s life. Faramir is taken seriously and accorded his due honour by his father. He is given positions of command and authority and always taken seriously. At all times he maintains his agency.

His relationship with Denethor is very toxic and unhealthy, but Denethor never forgets him and takes him seriously enough to argue with him rather than dismissing or ignoring him. Faramir has never had to live under constant threat of violence as a result of abuse or neglect from his immediate family. 

The same cannot be said for Éowyn. By the time we meet her she is chronically depressed and approaching suicidal. She has lived for years under the threat of sexual violence at the hands of Grima and has been consistently failed by the men in her family. 

She has had to put aside her own life for years to care for Théoden, an increasingly thankless and demeaning task, and when he no longer needs her he almost forgets she exists until he’s dying. Háma has to remind Théoden of her existence at one point. 

This isn’t a call to woobify Éowyn-she wouldn’t want your pity! But we should acknowledge just how horrible her life has been up to that point, and people like Théoden let that happen.

[my-thoughts-and-junk]

god the dynamic between a self-aware protagonist and the player

[falesten-iw]

To Those Who Still Hold Onto a Shred of Morality and Humanity - Stand with Us and Don’t Forget Us.

Over 40,000 lives have been lost, with 70% of them being children and women. Among these numbers are my own family members—many of whom I’ve already lost.

My family, my cousin, aunt, their children, and grandchildren were all directly targeted by Israeli airstrikes. I’m sharing a video of my aunt and cousin to reveal the harsh reality we are facing in Gaza. In this video, my aunt bravely shares her story about how the Israeli army airstruck them along with their children and grandchildren. Even if you don’t understand Arabic, just watching her speak will help you grasp the immense suffering we are enduring in Gaza. You can see the vedeo in this post.

The few family members who remain are in grave danger, and I’m terrified of losing them too. We have a chance to make a real difference and give my 24 surviving family members a chance to live.

In Gaza, jobs are non-existent, and nonprofit organizations like the UN have drastically reduced their work on the ground. Basic necessities such as milk, food, and medicine are almost as expensive as gold. My family is struggling to afford even the essentials, and my mother urgently needs medication that we simply cannot afford.

I’m also sharing another video that shows the daily struggle people face just to get clean water. The suffering here extends far beyond my family; it’s a genocide affecting every aspect of life in Gaza.

Thanks to the generosity of those who have already donated, we’ve raised $535 toward our goal of $190,363- august 17th. I’m deeply grateful to each of you, but we still have a long way to go, and I need your help more than ever. Imagine if it were your family—how would you feel if they were in this situation?

For those who have created special posts or reblogged to amplify my voice, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support means everything to me and to my family. If you haven’t yet shared our story, please take just one minute to do so. Your voice could be the lifeline my family desperately needs.

You cannot continue to treat human lives as mere numbers. This is a genocide that demands immediate action. How many more should be killed before you all wake up? Will 40,000 lives be enough to stir us to action? 50,000? 100,000? 150,000?

Asking for donations and charity is something we never imagined having to do in Gaza before the war, and it’s heartbreaking that it has come to this. But if everyone who saw my last post donated just $10 or $20, we could reach our goal in no time. If you’re looking for a way to contribute, consider giving up your coffee, tea, or other “cup” for one day, one week, one month, or anything in between. Then, donate what you would have spent to help me. Please help us and donate now!

This is about more than just donations—it’s about preserving human lives and upholding our shared moral values. Your contribution can make a world of difference in our survival and ensure I don’t lose more of the people I love.

Demanding an end to this suffering is a matter of basic humanity. You cannot remain neutral in the face of such genocide. Please, let’s stand together. Enough is enough.

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[iminmywritersdungeon]

Been thinking about Arcane and good parents v loving parents. Parents who care so so deeply but are toxic and poisonous.

Silco loves his daughter but he put a gun in her hand. He would give his life for that girl but he wouldn’t heal for her. He would burn the world to the ground but he wouldn’t plant a tree.

Vander seems cold and uncaring but he fights for those kids until his dying breath. He’s gruff and mean, he takes his kids things and he punishes them but he shows them what it means to live the way they do, what it means to be angry and to see where that anger goes.

Ambessa Medarda loves her daughter but she is a warlord, a conqueror. If her daughter fails to fit the mold then she will be conquered too. She will chisel away at the marble of her children and when the cracks become visible she will toss them out, and when golden tears bleed through the chips in the stone she will cry out “I did it for you!” And yet they are empty words. The golden sunburst of her daughter will wilt in her shadow.

Cassandra kiramman is so cold and venomous and like a disease to everything her daughter loves, but she also gets them a meeting with the council. She spreads her vulture wings over her daughter, clouding the sun, drowning her, and still dutifully feeds her when she asks oh so nicely, when she can no longer deny her.

Ximena Talis is both loving and good because she does what she needs to keep her son safe and by god does she love him. She will make the sacrifices and make the choices and make sure her son can live the life that he almost lost.

Singed is like Viktor’s father, but Viktor will be crushed underfoot if he cannot make sacrifices, love and legacy. He will tear his own body to shreds and he will look into that scarred face and he will feel his body destroy him.

And of course, there are Jinx and VI’s birth parents. We know nothing about them, not their names, who they were, whether they were cold or warm or caring or cruel. What we know is that they were on that bridge. What we know is that they wanted better.

Parenthood will rip you to shreds if you cannot handle it. It will riddle you with bullets and it will cry over your corpse are you willing to lose them, are they willing to lose you?

Is there anything so undoing as a daughter?

[escapetheslaughters]

Bloodmoon looked at Aliza with an affirmative nod. That seemed reasonable enough.

And if you try to come in, we'll tear you apart again and use your insides as decorations and use your metal for a new cooking pot!

They gave Aliza an enthusiastic thumbs up. That was threatening enough, right?!

On the other side of the door, Killcode let out a slightly despondent sigh. Well, he's not surprised and saw this coming. At least he'd have a chance to say his piece? Unfortunately...it seemed it wouldn't be face to face.

....My sons... Last we met, I had wronged you. Apologies cannot begin to retract the statements I made nor heal the mental wounds done by my own doing. After I awoke in this renewed body, I had taken time to grow and learn more of the known universe. My studies of magic were rekindled and I returned to watch you from afar for ages. There were times I made to intervene to help guide you to the right path but forces outside my control had stayed my hand.

He paused to smile at the door fondly, his tone even rising to show he was pleased.

It seems you have found such a path yourselves without my meddling anyhow... And a purpose.

Bloodmoon's enthusiasm slowly died the more they listened to Killcode. Their eyes were focused on the floor and a large frown was on their face. They didn't know what to say. All Bloodmoon could do was shuffle slightly closer to Aliza as one of their hands reached out to touch the hem of her shirt. Much like a child would do to cling onto their parent for emotional support. They looked angry. Hurt. Torn. Unsure. But most of all...they were uncharacteristically silent.

…uhm… G- Grim? Reaper? Who’s the tall one? They’re not one of the ones you told me about, I don’t think… should I be worried?

(A ping from a very confused Aliza, sitting on the roof. The Ping has a picture attached, showing a photo of Killcode.)

Even though she's not Liminal anymore, she seemed to continue her routine of lounging on the roof. It was a little comforting...

Bloodmoon did a double take at the photo attached to the note. They felt their entire body freeze and lock up.

They knew it by the way he held himself. By the very feeling in their endo and the by the VERY distinct smell of chicken soup and scent of burnt cedar... That was Killcode.

Not just any Killcode. But that was impossible. Bloodmoon pinged Aliza back.

<That is someone who is supposed to be dead. Get inside. Immediately.>

Why was he here...

They quickly went to the front too to meet with Aliza to ensure she got in safely. They didn't know of Killcode's intention. Hell, he could be back for revenge for all they knew.

[cazshmere]

12th House Sign in the Natal Chart and How you can Heal and Find Closure from Past Wounds 🩵

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DISCLAIMER : healing is a journey, not a destination, and everyone moves at their own pace. these tips are here to give you a nudge, not to create pressure or perfection. if you’re reading this and some things resonate, that’s wonderful :) take what feels right and leave the rest. and remember, there’s no one right way to heal or find closure. it’s okay to stumble, feel lost, or take a break. trust that every small step forward, even the tiniest ones, are part of the process. be kind to yourself along the way; you’re doing the best you can 🩵

🧩 aries in the 12th house

1. you’re bold in action, but sometimes hesitant in introspection. reflect on fears you might avoid and tackle them directly, like you would any challenge.

2. pent-up frustrations weigh on your subconscious. try activities like boxing, painting, or writing letters you’ll never send.

3. give yourself time alone without needing constant action. Silence and stillness help you get in touch with buried emotions.

4. reflect on times you acted quickly and accept that growth often means making mistakes.

5. indulge in something silly, like playing a game or watching cartoons. It helps you reconnect with yourself. watching your comfort movie with your favourite snacks will surely help

HEALING TIP : try journaling with a twist : write letters to yourself from different ages, like your 5-year-old self or your future self, to see your emotions from new perspectives. this could be super cathartic for you and help you move through the hard feelings holding you back also try meditation that is targeted towards inner peace

🧩 taurus in the 12th house

1. learn to release your hold on past pain. Healing for you often means loosening your grip on comfort zones, even in memories.

2. reflect on areas where you’ve felt unappreciated, finding self-worth from within rather than external validation.

3. you resist change, so make small, gradual adjustments to your daily life that invite healing over time.

4. practice acceptance of things you cannot control or predict; even small, symbolic acts like letting go of a token can help.

5. revisit an old hobby that once brought you joy, like gardening, knitting, or cooking. it’ll remind you of your inner peace.

HEALING TIP : try a sensory grounding exercise: touch something soft, listen to calming music, and smell something grounding like lavender to soothe your mind and body. also something that can temporarily help is watching a super scary movie or just eating spicy food, it can help you distract yourself from your thoughts, at least momentarily

🧩 gemini in the 12th house

1. your mind runs fast, but your 12th house challenges you to slow down and acknowledge buried insecurities.

2. release old narratives, whether it’s past gossip, harsh words, or regrets, let go of thoughts that weigh you down. Practice rephrasing past stories with kindness.

3. try creative outlets that let you express emotions without words, like art or dance, to connect with deeper feelings.

4. when you socialize, make time for connections that feel supportive and honest, without intellectual posturing.

5. quieting your inner monologue helps you access the quiet truths below the surface. Breathing exercises can help here.

HEALING TIP : try recording voice memos on your phone when you feel overwhelmed. Sometimes saying things out loud can help you make sense of them faster than writing.

🧩 cancer in the 12th house

1. you tend to tuck away your deepest fears. Make time to reflect on past emotions without judgment or the need to ‘fix’ them.

2. address any unconscious attachment to people or situations that no longer serve you, knowing it’s okay to need change.

3. offer compassion to yourself, revisit times when you felt misunderstood or unsupported, and give your younger self the love they needed.

4. learn to let go without feeling abandoned. Spend time nurturing your sense of self apart from your relationships.

5. forgive old wounds, allow yourself to release grudges or hurts, understanding that they don’t define your future connections.

HEALING TIP : write a letter to someone from your past you’ve never fully moved on from, then release it (you don’t have to send it).

🧩 leo in the 12th house

1. step back from needing validation, explore who you are outside of praise or recognition. spend time with yourself, just being rather than performing.

2. acknowledge areas where you might have felt rejected or unappreciated. practice self-love that doesn’t rely on others’ feedback.

3. try activities where you’re a beginner. learning something new can help you find power in vulnerability.

4. let go of ego-driven fears, focus on what makes you feel genuinely fulfilled, not just admired. reframe your goals around personal joy rather than approval.

5. reclaim your authenticity by exploring what brings you joy outside of an audience, like a private creative hobby that brings you peace.

HEALING TIP : try visualising your inner child, close your eyes and picture yourself as a child full of hope and joy, and send love to that younger version of you.

🧩 virgo in the 12th house

1. acknowledge that some things don’t need fixing. practice letting go without feeling the need to control every detail.

2. practice self-compassion, allow room for mistakes and honor your efforts without focusing solely on flaws. embrace your progress, not perfection.

3. stop overanalyzing (ik it’s hard but your overthinking is what causes majority of your problems, the more you overthink the more power you’re giving to those unwanted thoughts) give your mind permission to take a break. activities like meditative gardening or painting can help soothe the inner critic.

4. connect with your intuition, trust your instincts rather than rationalizing everything. allow yourself to simply “know” without overthinking it.

5. embrace the chaos haha, let things be messy or spontaneous without judgment. Flexibility helps you grow beyond rigid expectations.

HEALING TIP : try writing a list of what you’re grateful for, it's a simple but powerful tool to shift your focus from worries to abundance.

🧩 libra in the 12th house

1. find comfort in solitude, learn to enjoy your own company, separate from others’ opinions or companionship. practice inner peace.

2. let go of past people-pleasing, allow yourself to address buried feelings of resentment that may stem from overextending for others.

3. balance your inner harmony, focus on inner alignment rather than external harmony. Journaling or meditating on your needs helps you center.

4. heal relationship wounds, reflect on past connections that left an impact. release blame, knowing each taught you something valuable.

5. set boundaries with yourself, give yourself permission to say “no” without guilt. embrace your inner balance, free from others’ demands.

HEALING TIP : you can try a heart-centered meditation to connect with self-love and release neediness for outside validation or try a balance-focused yoga routine, it can be both grounding and soothing, helping you connect with your inner equilibrium.

🧩 scorpio in the 12th house

1. embrace your emotional vulnerability, lean into your feelings without fearing loss or control. Sharing emotions helps relieve hidden weight.

2. release grudges (ik this is something hard for you but letting go is better than holding on to the things that cause you problems - forgive but don’t forget perhaps), practice forgiveness as a way of releasing old hurts that drain you.

3. face your darkest worries with courage, knowing they don’t define you. Write them down and let them go.

4. reclaim personal power, you’re literally THAT bitch don’t forget that queen, focus on how you can empower yourself from within, instead of seeking control externally.

5. trust others with your feelings when it feels right; vulnerability can be deeply healing.

HEALING TIP : you can try shadow journaling by exploring both light and dark thoughts to understand yourself more deeply or if you want something fun instead try listening to a mystery podcast or an immersive story app where you can dive into thrilling narratives. this helps you tap into your emotional depth while being entertained, offering healing through mystery and intrigue.

🧩 sagittarius in the 12th house

1. look inward for meaning, sometimes answers lie within, not in new experiences. find fulfillment in self-reflection rather than escapism.

2. explore spiritual grounding, sagittarius craves meaning, so find practices that connect you to a sense of purpose, like guided meditation.

3. release judgment and let go of self-criticism about past “mistakes.” accept that growth is a journey, not a fixed outcome.

4. embrace introspection by giving your adventurous mind permission to slow down and find contentment in stillness.

5. cultivate patience please (so so important) you may be prone to quick fixes; practice patience with yourself and your journey to healing.

HEALING TIP : start a personal travel vlog (even if it's just to document your local adventures) or use digital journaling apps to record your thoughts, dreams, and philosophical insights. It’ll allow you to process your emotions while in a fun way <3

🧩 capricorn in the 12th house

1. release pressure to always be “on”, let go of needing to achieve every moment. It’s okay to just “be” sometimes, without a goal in sight.

2. forgive your past mistakes, address any old guilt you’re holding onto. you’re allowed to grow beyond your old decisions and learn without punishment.

3. embrace vulnerability (very important) being open about your feelings doesn’t weaken you; it strengthens your ability to understand and trust yourself.

4. trust life’s timing, not everything has to be perfectly planned. lean into moments of uncertainty and find peace in simply experiencing.

5. reflect on your worth beyond productivity, spend time exploring who you are outside of what you “do” or “produce.”

HEALING TIP : try weekly self-check-ins to connect with your needs and desires, away from the hustle of daily demands.

🧩 aquarius in the 12th house

1. embrace your quirks and shadows, you have a unique mind, so allow yourself to be different even in your struggles. reflect on hidden fears and accept them.

2. let go of needing to understand everything, release the need to overanalyze or intellectualize every emotion; trust that some things are just felt, not solved.

3. balance independence with connection, don’t isolate yourself too much. healing also comes through genuine human connections.

4. explore spontaneous introspection, give yourself the freedom to meditate or journal in unconventional ways, like painting or singing.

5. lean into self-compassion, you may be hard on yourself for being “too different” or processing wounds and hurts “differently” but learn to embrace that unique perspective as your strength.

HEALING TIP : try creative expression exercises that bring your thoughts to life, like freeform art, dance, editing, posting stuff online (blogs, reels etch) or sound journaling helps too.

🧩 pisces in the 12th house

1. set healthy boundaries with emotions, your empathy can pull you into others’ feelings. spend time differentiating between your own emotions and theirs.

2. give yourself closure without finality, understand that sometimes closure isn’t perfect or neat, and let go of needing every question answered.

3. create a soothing retreat, build a healing environment, like a cozy corner or blanket fort lmao, where you can escape and connect with your inner peace.

4. release victim mentality, move beyond past hardships by reclaiming your personal power and seeing yourself as a survivor, not a sufferer.

5. TRUST. YOUR. INTUITION. you’re naturally in touch with the unseen. lean into that gift by tuning into your feelings without judgment.

HEALING TIP : create a healing playlist filled with calming music, or even soothing ASMR sounds, to help you unwind and feel safe in your own space.

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