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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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lavenderhazeSenior Contributor
I am so sorry lovely @creative_writer, I know that can be scary 😞
I am here for you ❤️ Chat whenever you can, I want to support you
If you feel unsafe then please reach out to lifeline 131114 or call 000
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
I can really hear how much these questions are plaguing you @creative_writer. I could try to answer them but I'm not sure it would be helpful for you right now.
Maybe it could be worth thinking about what you want the answers to be? Whether there are answers at all? And whether getting these answers will feel satisfying for you/alleviate your distress?
I dunno if that is helpful or not. But I am sending you a big squishy hug of reassurance and acceptance 💜🫂
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Hey @creative_writer ,
I can hear how draining it can act to be something that's not really you. Do you think it's about society seeing who YOU really are and learning to accept that?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
R U OK @creative_writer , sitting here with you my friend
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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