Where to from now

@Loz_3647 you've carried this guilt and shame long enough and now its time to let it go. I realise its hard to deal with it cropping up in your life again - the feelings of unease and embarrassment and awkwardness. You should not condemn yourself to a place where you can't move forward. We all make mistakes and must learn from them and make better choices in future. Being reminded of your past is a type of abuse. Nobody on this earth has led a perfect life which is worth being reminded of and you just need to pick up from where you left off and become a better person in the process. Life should not hold you to ransom for any wrongdoing on your part or the lifestyle you used to lead. Just focus on self improvement and being true to yourself and there lies the power of your self acceptance and esteem coming from others. Forgive others and forgive yourself. Its a part of life. People who see how much of a success you are making of your own life are generally willing to give you another chance. There are countless success stories coming from people who had the cards stacked against them having lived a certain way in the past and making wrong choices. Be in the NOW and close the chapter of your past. Pat yourself on the back for coming this far and start making big strides in better directions. Nobody has the right to point the finger at you, not anyone.

Hi @Loz_3647,

It's sounds like things are pretty tough for you at the moment. Is there somebody that you can be with today so you aren't alone. Are you able to reach out to your GP or another professional to get some support?

Whilst SANE is here to support all members and it is a great place for peer support the Forums aren’t a counselling or crisis service so if you do feel like you (or anyone else reading this post) ever feels like they need immediate support you can call any of the following:

 Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Crisis Chat

Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467 or online counselling

Samaritans: 135 247

If in immediate danger: 000

Warm wishes,

FloatingFeather

Would you like to talk about it? @Loz_3647