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creative_writerSenior Contributor
I have been struggling a lot lately with suicidal thoughts. It’s become a daily occurrence and it’s been really overwhelming to cope. I am safe right but having to fight this is very exhausting. I feel so trapped, I am tired of living in pain, fear and shame. I feel like a burden to people and unimportant.
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer your system is in overdrive, which is understandable. Comfort comes when we feel safe, and often SA experiences are such a violation of personal safety that it takes a while before comfort can be found again. But it can be found again. Perhaps that is what feels lost? A feeling of safety, and contentment. Have you got a way to increase those feelings, even a little? A little corner of your house, or in your bed wrapped up in blankets, or (like my own bed) surrounded by plush toys?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer that breaks my heart to hear. I truly hope that you find peace and can rebuild that sense of safety through your healing journey. It will take time, and I hope you can find ways to feel safe in intimacy in the future. You deserve it. For now, hiding under the covers is perfect. Like a lil burrito! Though yes, it is very warm... hopefully a cool change will come through and you can find comfort in bed again 💜
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer I do love burritos! I should make some... hehe.
Aww sausage roll! That is too cute. It's like the Aussie version!
Yeah we got some neat little commonalities, makes me very happy. Sitting here w a big smile 💜😁
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
Oooh also very yummy @creative_writer. I just ever so love food! 😍🌯🍗🤤
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
Funnily enough @creative_writer I don't like fish, or bananas. Most other stuff is awesome though. I reckon my fav has to be hmm... either Mexican, or curries - either Indian or Thai! 😍
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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