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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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tymeModerator
Hey @creative_writer ,
What's happening for you at the moment? I hear you are scared and confused.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Are you about to phone someone at this time?
Lifeline 13 11 14?
Sometimes, getting it out might be helpful @creative_writer . Or will writing poetry help at this time?
I'm so sorry you are hurting.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Please take care @creative_writer . I'm sorry you felt so triggered tonight. You are doing very well.
I recognise it is not easy for you at all.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
I'm heading off shortly too. Just to let you know, the week has already started and you've made it through the Sunday 🙂 Good on you @creative_writer . I know it hasn't been easy, but let's count your wins 🙂
Hugs, tyme
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Hey gorgeous @creative_writer I can see you had a bad night last night 😢 I hope today is better for you Hon. Sending you a big hug and a whole lot of love 💕
Here for a while if you are about and want to chat more about what is happening for you.
@tyme 💚
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Unfortunately @creative_writer not great tonight. I had my independant medical review today and from everything he went through, I don't think it is going to be a favourable outcome. I will need to then see if I can get the money together to pay for treatment myself - but I already know I don't think I will be able to. So it looks like this pain will continue until a time comes I can pay for it.
Please do not feel embarassed at all Hon. You have legitimate fears and reasons for having them - and you have certainly done nothing wrong. Some people just do not get it (and those people never will). You have a right to live your life the way you want and do things in your own time - we are all different after all and some things take more time to work through.
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