not only is public transport free in Brussels, but they even have a bus called "Not The 48" which takes you to a mystery location if you're feeling a bit down or you just don't have anything to do that day
something for other cities to consider
Incase no one told you: you aren’t here to live, work, endlessly seek validation, and to be approved of by everyone. The more authentic you are, the less approval you’ll get. Have the courage to not be for everyone and watch how much better life gets.
I heard someone say, “we treat the adoption industry as if it’s there to provide wannabe parents with children, and not children with safe homes.” and when I tell you I’ve never had a world view change so fast
documenting every moment spent together. taking pictures and videos of them, of places you visit together & things you both find interesting. so that in weeks or months or years to come, you can look back at those moments, knowing that you’ve always had them and you always will.
Unsolicited advice can feel very invalidating for the other person. People are actually looking to be heard. And it also gives people a sense that you believe you know what's better for them than they do.
Abandonment trauma will have us seeking relationships from anyone who shows us surface level attention and trying to keep relationships with people who actively hurt us. Loss becomes our greatest fear.
@womanhesla @libbyking@PeteButtigieg Adoption inherently includes a trauma layer not involved in all paths to parenthood. “Just like any parent” minimizes what had to occur and the systemic powers involved in the Buttigiegs obtaining family members. But if Desantis acquired in the same way he deserves scrutiny too