Jean-Luc Picard

Captain Picard says the supportive things you wish your father would say. Inspired by SpaceDad Stories by @writercrafter. @SpaceDocMom @SpaceDadData. He/him.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

When you tell me your name/pronouns, that's what I'll call you. If you previously used a different name/pronoun, that's in the past. If your name/pronouns change in the future, I'll adjust immediately. I'd be quite annoyed to be called Ensign Picard. Respect is easy when we care.

[Kimberly Chapman can't breathe bcs #CovidIsNotOver @WriterCrafter]

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[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

You are worth defending against all forms of bullying.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

Tolerance for others is not the same as being their willing door mat. You are not required to silence your own needs as part of recognising and respecting someone else's.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

@SpaceDocMom @JadziaVax @archaicf0ssil Ah indeed, Temporal Accords. Hm. I'm sure Yaffa will be up to the task even without our direct assistance.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

@JadziaVax @archaicf0ssil Yaffa, I have no doubt that you are still a highly impressive individual even amidst your knee pain. Do please see Doctor Crusher for further treatment if you are able.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

Do not mistake the actions of abusive people as any sort of truth about you or how you ought to have been treated.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

When gaslighters begin to worm their way into your mind, reach out to your real friends and ask them to remind you of the truth. Truth destroys gaslighting, even moreso with community-wide defences.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

You are worthy of kindness, care, positive attention, and other good things.

Yes, you.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

Never let a toxic positivity pusher dictate reality to you. Reality is sometimes awful and must be dealt with accordingly, not pretended away entirely.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

When you silence yourself to keep the peace, you're assisting those who would obliterate you and others.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

Those who habitually deride and disrespect your entirely reasonable boundaries are not worth your time and energy to retain. Let them go.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

I don't engage my ship in battle with every miscreant who comes along and demands it of me, and neither should you.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

Thank you for taking another trip around Earth's sun with me. I'm glad you're here and look forward to spending next year with you as well.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

Diplomacy doesn't mean accepting or even tolerating nonsense. It means recognising nonsense for what it is and either working around it or refuting it as necessary.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

You are the main character in your own story but nobody else’s. Pilot your own course accordingly.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

Never allow anyone to silence you when you speak about that which you have endured. You will not change a silencer's mind, but it does wonders for others who are suffering the same to know they're not alone. It also makes it harder for the silencers to gaslight anyone.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

Don't settle for being merely tolerated. Find groups where you are celebrated for your true self. I know that's not always easy but these things often take effort on everyone's part and that includes you.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

When I advise you to keep your shields up, I am aware that doing so long-term is exhausting. Even yellow alert is tiresome after awhile. I sincerely hope you are able to find a space safe enough to let all of your guards down so you can get some rest.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

I quite enjoy a secular Christmas, so Merry Christmas to all of you throughout time and space, or wishes for a lovely day for those who do not celebrate. May much kindness and peace come your way.

[Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport]

Holidays are not an excuse for people to launch an attack upon you. You are allowed to keep your shields up in any way that you require or warp away at your convenience.