what's a copinglink?

a copinglink, often shortened to "c'link" or "cl," is a way to deal with stress, trauma, or difficulties by intentionally identifying as someone or something else. it's a method to find comfort and manage stress, and in extreme situations, it can be a way to dissociate from an uncomfortable situation. copinglinks can help people gain better control and understanding of their circumstances/emotions. many people tend to relate more to characters than objects or creatures. when someone uses a copinglink, they identify as someone or something else when they're in a bad state of mind, but they are aware that there's a distinction between their copinglink identity and their actual self.

copinglinks are not done out of delusion ^_^

for me, i began identifying as emmet/kudari (pkmn black & white) when i have recently found myself in a bad state of mind as a means to feel comforted :3 i have also done this with other characters in the past! such as:

raihan (pkmn sw&sh)
apollo justice (ace attorney)
sonic (sth)
shadow (sth)
ruby rose (rwby)
nikola (withdraw)
jaden/judai yuki (ygo GX)
my ocs </3

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Pub: 24 Oct 2023 00:50 UTC
Edit: 24 Oct 2023 04:42 UTC
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