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Elena22e
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Trying to express myself..
35 & Over Community / by Elena22e
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 April 22nd, 2022
...See more This is the first time I'm writing here in a more kinda public place, I'm usually talking with other listeners in private. It's not easy to open up.. being an introvert and having social anxiety makes me a bit closed and can't fully express my feelings. I tried to talk with others but it didn't work out the way I hoped.. they would usually tell me I should seek help from a professional, or it's a different time zone and we can't talk, or they would reply with words like (ok, mmm, I understand) .. I of course can't force anyone to listen to me and pretend to care, but all I want is some empathy, some kind words that would make me feel slightly better.. if you can't really say those words then why would you give me hope that you are.. it's really making me even more sad than when we first start chatting.. yes we all have problems and issues and it's not easy to live with these things but can't we just at least make it easier for each other and support each other.. I don't mean to hurt or upset anyone, but I thought about writing this and I'm not even sure that anyone would see it..
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