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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Sometimes I feel like I’m on top of things and don’t feel like my trauma defines me and I don’t feel so ashamed and scared. Other times I want to hide from the world and feel like a **** (I’m not going to say the word here since I don’t want to trigger anyone) 😭, I feel so ashamed that I don’t want people to know
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Hey @creative_writer ,
I wish I could make it easier for you . I just don't know how.
Please know I'm sitting with you. I'm hearing how hard it is.
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
Oh @creative_writer
I'm so sorry. I'm here as well.
You are strong and will get through this.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
That's good to hear @creative_writer
I'm sorry you're sick.
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tymeModerator
Infection? @creative_writer
Oh, that's horrible....hope you feel better soon.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Hope you feel better soon @creative_writer
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Maybe getting emotional is part of the therapy process, but it can be really hard 😢. I’m the queen of emotional suppression and always have been
@tyme
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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