Invalidation of Feelings
February 9th, 2025
I spent time talking to my brother and I feel sad afterwards. I realize that he doesn't even know how he feels most of the time. He has severe alexithymia.
He just talks incessantly about his diet and his routine. I think what's happened to him is that he isn't in touch with how he feels anymore and because of that doesn't understand how other people feel.
He's emotionally dead. And I think he'll continue this path until he realizes what it is that he feels.
A Girl Named M
No, I'm not interested in her sexually. I'm worried because she's like a younger sister. She seems troubled, and she seems to have had a troubled life so far and continues to do so. I worry that she's not well and going to hurt herself in the future.
I have a chance to step in and be that mentor. To be someone she can trust so she knows that someone out there shows compassion for her situation. I realize that there is a strong feeling in me to help.
I want to help. I want the world to have more peace.