This is such an interesting and, unfortunately, undiscussed topic. Just recently, me and my friend were discussing the danger of ‘cores’ at labelling peoples identity and how phrases like ‘slay’ + ‘diva down’ are used in an uplifting way to downplay serious mental health topics. Ultimately, forcing out how people communicate and explain serious life events or how they are really feeling, especially amongst current teenagers.
I think in an increasingly short form world even coping mechanisms are shortening and with that their life span too? An interesting take! I’ve definitely felt the need to actively extend the ways I describe my feelings.
This is such an interesting and, unfortunately, undiscussed topic. Just recently, me and my friend were discussing the danger of ‘cores’ at labelling peoples identity and how phrases like ‘slay’ + ‘diva down’ are used in an uplifting way to downplay serious mental health topics. Ultimately, forcing out how people communicate and explain serious life events or how they are really feeling, especially amongst current teenagers.
I think in an increasingly short form world even coping mechanisms are shortening and with that their life span too? An interesting take! I’ve definitely felt the need to actively extend the ways I describe my feelings.