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Yes @Snowie .. here for a little while. Did you want to talk about your Worry Room post? Or something else?

@Emelia8

It's hard when you are told to 'get over it' and that why can't I just 'forget and forgive'.

Some people don't realise how hurtful their words are. They don't realise that the memories don't go away.

Then I get asked what I am thinking. I can't get the words out...

Sitting with you @Snowie don't have many words sorry just that I understand. Those are very common phrases that come out of the mouth of those that simply don't understand and haven't been there. They are very unhelpful and can compound trauma even further.

I think it can also re-enforce to us that there is something significantly wrong with us.
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Thanks @Bow I am sorry that you understand 😔

I am surrounded by people but feel so alone in my struggles and thoughts.

Yes it is hard @Snowie And yet ... I sometimes use those very same words to myself.

But its very different coming from someone else who really has no inkling of what its like for you.

I wonder what their reaction would be, if you could find the words to answer their question of "what are you thinking"?

I'm sure these people mean well ... but its just so hard to make others understand. In reality ... they really cant, because they have not been in your shoes. You should not have to explain yourself or your reactions Snowie.

I will sit with you @Snowie ... listening and caring. And perhaps understanding some of it too. I have to go now, but will check in later.

Hi @Bow .. sitting with you too sweetheart.

Emelia 💞

It's a lonely journey at times @Snowie 😞

@Snowie 👂😔🤗💞

@Snowie I hope today is a little better for you and ECT does ok hugs 💕🤗

@Snowie thinking of you...wishing your pain and isolated feelings would ease 💔Sending much 💙