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Writing Prompt AU
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In a world where Alfred dies after Tim joins and subsequently after Jason’s death, Bruce and Tim’s relationship becomes far more loving and paternal.
The problem?
Tim is the one acting like the parent.
And it’s working.
does anyone else ever feel too numb so they purposely trigger themselves to feel something? I know it’s not healthy but it’s one of the only ways that I feel anything right now.
Unhealthy coping mechanisms is coming first so far but there's still time to pick your favourite <3
Content: Disordered eating, self harm, self punishment.
Chewing on/scratching their skin.
Still abiding by Whumper's rules, even after their rescue.
Sleeping on a pet bed rather than a normal one.
Still wearing their collar, even in public.
Keeping Whumper's old tools in a safe spot in Caretaker's home.
Only eating food meant for animals.
Refusing to spend even a moment outside of Caretaker's line of sight. Constantly clinging to them, never giving them a break.
Insulting themself in the mirror each day, reminding themself that they're still everything Whumper hated about them.
Choking themself whenever they get anxious. Just. wrapping a hand around their throat and refusing to let themself breathe until they calm down.
Not eating/drinking anything as punishment for disappointing Caretaker, but not telling them about it because they know Caretaker won't be happy.
Self-harming in general as a punishment for their own misbehaviour.
Pushing their loved ones away because they don't deserve them/are mad at them/don't want to get hurt again.
Getting angry too easily because it's a safe emotion.
Verbally/physically abusing Caretaker because they want to feel a sense of control.