Piecing the shattered glass together

Your 'stupid' reactions are a way of protecting yourself. A way to remind yourself not to be hurt again. Challenges arise when we react that way when it is not needed. However, how is your body to know that if you haven't trained it to recognise it? Hence, I think that's why CBT and other therapies may be helpful. In these, you may not even need to share anything about trauma, but it's about looking at your ways of thinking and how to find more effective ways. @creative_writer

And the fact that you are still thinking of those help seekers truly show what a soft heart you have. You are highly compassionate, and that's why you are driven to study the field you are in now. Healing takes time. Give yourself the time.

Marriage will come - in its time. Allow yourself to heal first. And focus on this as your priority. I recognise there are cultural pressures, and this will be something for you to consider.

You are doing well, believe it or not. Your reactions and actions are not 'stupid' or 'abnormal'.

Sitting with you.

I'll be around during this weekend if you need anything. I'm hopping off now, but I'll see you around.

Take care,

tyme

Hi @creative_writer ,

Sounds tough today....

Makes sense @creative_writer . I can be too hard to talk, especially for those who prefer written text.