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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
I really hope you can get in touch with a trauma service. It's not fair you continue to live in the past. It sounds like it's so painful. @creative_writer
You would make an incredible MH worker because you have that deep insight. You have the heart for it and the empathy.
It's just this little hurdle that needs to be overcome.
We are sitting with you.
I'm hopping offline now, but I'll catch you next time.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
@creative_writer ❤️
@tyme 😁
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
@creative_writer If we look back on when you first joined and compare to now - you have come sooooooo far. I know it does not seem like that when the world is closing in on us but every day you keep going, study, seeking help and all the other day to day things. You are doing an amazing job Hon - just wanted you to know that ❤️
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
@creative_writer one of the hardest things for us to do is find that balance between what/when to move on and how much of our past we need to continue to work through.
As for the glue - you can only truly be that for others when you have an idea of the strength the glue needs to be in the first place. We all need support Hon and you deserve that also.
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer is there a snuggly rabbit warren full of sleepy bunnies there?
But for real, you okay? Here if you need.
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