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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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JynxModerator
There's 1000% nothing wrong with you @creative_writer. I think it's pretty common for folks with a trauma history to feel they've lost a part of themselves, or that part of their identity is gone. It's okay to grieve that loss.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer that's awesome about your supervisor, I'm really glad to hear it! It helps soooo much to have other folks around with ND traits. Hope it also means communication will be easier!
Seems to be a confluence of factors hey! Would it be worth maybe chatting to a gp about it, see if there's any insights to be gained? Sounds like the absence of light is a factor too. Could it also be something related to your childhood? Like if your home life was super challenging, school may have provided relief from that and thus created an association that day time was safe, night time was tumultuous. All just ideas thrown around and may not be the case, but it sounds like it's playing on your mind, this pattern.
I am about to log off so I'll bid you adieu, but we can continue delving into this tomorrow if you're keen. Nighty night hun 💜
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
100% @creative_writer
I believe so.
What do you think?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
I think everyone is susceptible to feeling vulnerable, including myself. @creative_writer At the same time, this vulnerability may be what will make you a more compassionate professional.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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