Shrink

undefined: Shrink is a role for a headmate who takes over the responsibility of being the "therapist friend" for the system. This term was created for the distinct definition of being a therapist friend for the system's friend in meatspace.

Headmates with this role can end up fronting when a friend is venting to the system, often absorbing or minimizing the potential stress that this could cause.

Related Terms
Often times the headmate with this role could be described as kind, caring, soft, or could be a dear, but isn't always the case.

A protector could also be a shrink if the person venting to them is frequently known to potentially break boundaries made regarding venting.

The role of shrink could potentially overlap with trauma holder, protector, swordsperson, or caretaker, but this is not always the case.

Definition
A "therapist friend" isn't very clearly defined anywhere, so this is Corvine's personal definition.

A therapist friend is a friend within a friend group that people may go to in order to vent or rant. Lines can frequently get blurred, and the therapist friend will and can often get taken advantage of. Due to this, it is highly recommended boundaries are set in place to avoid being taken advantage of.