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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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Zoe7Senior Contributor
@creative_writer It's not about 'how life has turned out' Hon but the future you have ahead of you. We are shaped by our experiences but they do not define us. Broken hearts can be mended - and just like Kintsugi, what is put back together can be more beautiful than what it started out as. Imperfections tell a story but they also give meaning to something that once may not have been viewed - life can be like that too. I have had so many wonderful opportunites open up for me over the last year or so and that would never have happened without dealing for so long with mental health issues - so we do not know what the future will bring but we can build a different life for ourselves that has meaning and purpose (and that only has to be for us to feel personally). I have no doubt that you, too, will build that life and use your own experiences to help others ❤️
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Absolutely @creative_writer Grief is a difficult road too - we all grieve differently but also need time to do so.
I am off for the evening Hon - have some work to do before bed. I hope you get some sleep and tomorrow is better for you ❤️
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
What are some other things that make you calm @creative_writer
Would prayers or mindfulness help at this time?
I'm here if you need a chat.
Hi @Zoe7 - how are you?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
I have a migraine once in a while, and it's bad enough. I can only imagine how difficult things are for you right now. @creative_writer
Can medical intervention do anything about your migraines and pain? You are so young and it sounds like chronic pain is putting your life at a standstill.
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