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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
Please know I'm hearing you. I may not have much to say, but I'm following on. @creative_writer
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Hey there @creative_writer 💜🌺 I hope you’re doing better now?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Makes sense @creative_writer . Loneliness can be so painful.
At the same time, having people around all the time can be draining. I know I've certainly felt this way in the past.
Maybe it's about striking a balance.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
For me, I realised loneliness was a state of mind. @creative_writer . Not sure if this makes sense to you. In other words, even when I was around a lot of ppl, I could still feel lonely.
Now, I'm alone, but I'm not lonely at all.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
When you feel ready, it sounds like there's a few things you need to work on to help you push past what's holding you back. I recognise it's not easy @creative_writer , and it may terrify you. Yet in order to move on, if something's not working, then it's time to commit to change - not until you are ready of course.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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