i immediately go silent when something upsets or hurts me. it's a coping mechanism i have developed over time. instead of expressing my anger or frustration, i simply withdraw and try to process my emotions in private.
Had a swim lesson for the first time in a few months
Kids did fine, no incidents while in the water
Skating with them on the front of my board back to their car after
Hit a huge crack and kicked him in the back of the head as I fell
Mom says “he’s had worse” 🤦♂️