[ SECRET POST #5058 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #5058 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.


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[Great British Bake off, series 11]


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03.
[Marvel, SamBucky]


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04.
[Doctor Who]


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[Rebecca]


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06.
[Gargoyles]


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07.
[Yuppie Psycho]


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08.
[Star Trek: Discovery]


















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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

This sounds like a boundary issue you're having. If you're uncomfortable telling people no, learn how to say no, mean it, and stick to it. You don't have to be mean - just 'No, I'm busy right now." and a suggestion of other resources if you're feeling nice. You'll be much happier in general by learning this skill.

[(Anonymous)]

PS. Hell, do research on maintaining healthy boundaries. More people could learn about it, and it sounds like you could, too.

[(Anonymous)]

This, OP. It can be a challenge to learn how, but drawing healthy boundaries is a skill that you'll benefit from the rest of your life, in many, many situations.

"Sorry, I can't, I'm swamped with work/family stuff/stress, but good luck!"


Or... and this is a slightly evil idea... introduce these people to one another so they can beta each other's work.

[(Anonymous)]

+1, this happens to a lot of writers - it's fine to ask, but it's the people with no boundaries are the ones who want you to straight up read their un-edited novel or RP logs or never-ending crossovers or "since we shared fandom A, you're going to love my fics in fandom B!" Saying no is an important skill, because that kind of person doesn't stop at one ask.

[(Anonymous)]

This. You can't help others if you are out of it yourself.

1. Get rid of unnecessary pressure. Best to be honest, but it's okay to lie to escape if that's what's needed.
2. Get your routines for eating and sleeping in order.
3. Be patient and kind to yourself!

Eventually, you'll want to engage with others again, but that will come naturally in time.