RE: Stop! (Finish the Story #55)
This is a powerful illustration of an instance of mental disturbance @agmoore2. Dalson's affliction is palpable and her yearning for loneliness is heartbreaking :(
It is beautifully written ... as well as all your pieces.
I first saw this post yesterday afternoon, but I am afraid I was not able to read it with the deserved attention. Now, I am glad I postponed the reading for today; so then I could also read your insightful postscript.
Your postcript's words reminded of of those of professor Aaron Beck
[...] incomprehensible symptoms of the mentally ill are actually extensions of what many of us experience everyday.
What in your own words becomes "the mentally ill are not a population apart". And yes, my dear @agmoore2, understanding is indeed a relief! And it should not be limited to only those afflicted by psychiatric/psychological disorders, but by the population in general.
Only yesterday I was wondering whether my next Steemit post should be a succinct discussion of Self-Harm. Your postscript answered that question for me: YES! :) I have humbly set out on a mission to share what I have learnt over the years about psychological disorders with others, with the intent of, hopefully, reducing stigmas and misunderstandings. This, then, means talking about both positive and abnormal psychology.
It is always a pleasure reading your writings my dear.
You are an inspirational person indeed!
Much love :)
Abigail
Dear Abigail,
Thank you! As always, your words help to clarify my own understanding. I drew a portrait from experience, but didn't analyze the piece as it developed. I wrote from the heart and from what I knew. Only later did I realize the story needed context, and so I added the postscript.
I like the quote from Professor Beck very much. I'm not inclined to speak of the 'the mentally ill'. My students were people. Some were 'nice'. Some were not. Every one of them wanted what we all want...to be loved, to be accepted, to achieve.
I wasn't a psychologist, so perhaps sometimes I crossed what is known as "boundaries". I'm so glad I did. These children changed me, and I hope I had a small, positive influence on them.
I see you wrote a blog!! So looking forward to reading that. Right now I'm off to pet sit. Later tonight, when I return, I will take a nice glass of something cold and sit to process your essay. I always learn from these thoughtful pieces. Looking forward to the treat!
You warm my heart with you comment and your presence.
Love, AG (or, AG2)