#loooong looooooong post

[springtrappd]

You said in one post that the author of Solar Lunacy is ableist. Could you explain how they're being problematic? I know almost nothing about them or the story itself, so I wouldn't know if they've said or done anything sus. Also, thank you for actually criticizing the Daycare Attendant stans, almost nobody in this site does that.

thank you for asking! it's rare to see, you're right, but it's also rare that people are willing to actually engage with that critical posting, so -- again, thank you! as for your question: oh boy, can i!

first: the basics. dissociation is a psychological response to overwhelming stress wherein the brain... disassociates from itself, placing a barrier between itself and the harsh reality. the most famous dissociative disorder is dissociative identity disorder (DID), known formerly as multiple personality disorder (MPD) or split personality. did occurs when someone without a fully-formed identity (read: a child) undergoes such severe stress that the 'brain' dissociates from its identity itself, creating alternate identities (personalities) to deal with the things they can't. these alternate identities work together to form a system. it's way more complicated than that and you can read more on it here and here but that's the bare minimum for the ignorant in the audience. we all caught up? good! moving on.

now, the question of whether or not the daycare attendant is a system is a touchy one. i've seen multiple different stances on the matter, seen a lot of arguments, and typed (and deleted) several hundreds of words about it, and the answer that i've come to is that, for the sake of this argument, whether the dca is a system in canon doesn't matter. what matters is how bamsara treats them. how do they handle the characters, how do they frame the switches in personality, the confusion, all the parallels to real-world symptoms -- how do they expect the viewer to feel, what do they pull from the cultural lexicon, yadda yadda. does bamsara -- regardless of their intentions -- depict the dca as a system, and if so, how do they handle it?

the answer is that they depict the dca as experiencing altered identity states, switching (and even blurring) between identities, and even repeatedly acknowledges them as a plural entity.

and it is these behaviours, specifically, that are used to make the dca scary. bamsara's daycare attendant is scary because they experience altered identity states. because they blur identities. because they are a plural entity. because they display the textbook symptoms and behaviours of a disorder most commonly caused by childhood sexual abuse. and it is the fear that this is inspires that makes them (but especially moon & eclipse) sexy.

now, one can argue that this is simply in line with existing horror media, and they would be correct: most pop culture depictions of dissociative disorders are extremely ableist, and have real-world consequences! but what makes it really, really shitty is that... i don't want to think about this stuff. i don't come to fandom to be reminded that people are terrified of what they don't understand, and that that very very often includes the mentally ill. i don't want to be reminded that there are people who don't believe dissociative disorders exist at all. i don't want to reminded that they -- the sick, the survivors, the unlucky 140 million -- are spoken of in the same way as monsters. i don't come here for harsh realities. but solar lunacy is the most kudos'd fnaf fic on ao3, and we all have to live with that.

if you liked solar lunacy or bamsara's content or... whatever, i don't particularly care. i'm not mad about people thinking evil alters are sexy, or engaging with horror content that says shitty things about systems -- it's your life, live it how you please (and i've got a vanny icon so who am i to judge lmao). sometimes the things that make us happy are kinda shitty, and that's okay! our views are shaped by the society we live in, and there is no society on earth that is kind to the mentally ill -- there's no way to undo that, to stop that from influencing you in some capacity. but... all i ask is for you to think about this stuff, and try to educate yourself on the topic. there's nothing wrong with making a mistake, or having flaws -- but there's something wrong with making a space that feels unsafe, that reflects some of the more uncomfortable aspects of our society, that unintentionally hurts people. it's just up to you if that something is something you care about.

i hope that answers your question, anon (and anyone else who's curious). take care, mate!

(edit 13/01/2023: due to some technical difficulties on tumblr's end, the notes aren't quite showing up properly, so here's the link to bamsara's reblog chain if you can't find it.)

[sonodart]

LOOOOOOONG, LOOOONG LOOOONG TIME NO SEE, HUH? Well, according to my latest photo here, I don't post since FEBRUARY?? WTF! Time goes sooo fast, I didn't realize how much time had past. But,to be completely honest, I wasn't drawing either. I know that sounds fucked up, but that's the reality. Yes, I still work with illustration and concept art, but I never find time or mood to draw for myself. My mind wasn't in a good place, and I am forcing myself to enjoy drawing again. Hope to see you guys soon - don't give up on me yet. ♥️ (em São Paulo, Brazil) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDQlBwDq4b/?igshid=udh6kabq4agx

[samsillust]

Stuck ( . . . )   Having trouble finding inspiration. What do I do? Any tips? Haha . 

I did this illustration a while ago. I was having one of those times when you don’t find something to get inspired and you have zero motivation to find it.  

This is my first upload since I left my Tumblr die for a loooong looooooong time haha I will start to post both digital and traditional works in here if you want to see more works and the process be sure to check my Instagram .

See you around ! 

[rnolabels]

Loooong time...

So i haven’t been on tumblr in a loooong looooooong time, and maybe it’s time to come back, now that i got my life on track, well not exactly on track but getting there soon enough.

I don’t even know if anyone will ever come across this post but if someone but i feel like sharing some news. if you don’t already know me, hi, my name is Rafael and i am a transguy, i few years back i tried to start a youtube channel but as a taurus i’m just too lazy to keep up the work involved in making videos and editing, I’m 1 year and 7 months on Testosterone and planning to get top surgery in August this year. And for that reason i want to try again the youtube thing and will be getting back on tumblr to share my thoughts, fears and hopes and etc..

NEW CONTENT COMING SOON.

[d-addictland-blog]

Welcome!

Welcome to this blog!

I think I should start by introducing myself, so...

Hi! I’m °Byeol° and I’m a drama addicted.

I’ve been watching Asian dramas since 2008 and I’ve got no intention to stop.

After a very looooooong time, I finally decided to do what I’ve always wanted to do: talk about dramas and share my opinions with people. My “real life” friends are wonderful people, but they don’t share this big passion of mine, so I’ve always felt the need to communicate with someone else. And now I’ve finally found the courage to start this blog.

What am I going to do? Basically reviews of the dramas that I currently watch, as well as those of the ones I’ve already watched (which also gives me an excuse to do rewatches).

I’m no expert, but I truly LOVE dramas, and I hope people will find my posts amusing and entertaining. I’ve no intention to be rude but I’m an honest person and if I don’t like something I’m gonna say it, just like I’m gonna freak out every time there’s a phenomenal plot twist.

Here’s a little disclaimer:

- English isn’t my native tongue so I may make some mistakes. If you could make me notice said mistakes I would be very happy, so I’d improve my English (but please be kind). I decided to write in English so my thoughts could reach more people

- Even though I’m not that old, I’ve never really used Tumblr before (I know, shame on me) so, especially at the beginning I might sound/look a little awkward, so please be patient, thank you.

- As I said earlier, I earnestly love and appreciate dramas, so I try to give as honest reviews as I can, please don’t feel attacked if I don’t appreciate your favourite dramas or actor’s performance.

Thank you so much for reading this loooong introduction post, hopefully, you will enjoy your stay here.

See ya,

°Byeol°