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amiablePeace77 September 25th, 2025

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What's been the most challenging part of your personal growth journey?


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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 OP September 25th, 2025

2nd part of taglist to thread What's been the most challenging part of your personal growth journey?

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User Profile: Lauren63
Lauren63 September 25th, 2025

Trying to continue to move forward. Recovery definitely is not linear, and it takes time. There have been setbacks but I think just moving forward has been rewarding but difficult. Rejoining 7 cups is helping.

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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 OP September 25th, 2025

@Lauren63

I agree with you Lauren, there will be setbacks but also progress! Glad you feel that being here helps you!

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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 September 25th, 2025

@amiablePeace77

Not letting the emotional abuse I suffered still feed my mindset, today, I don't know why, but I was triggered by things of the past, the words cut like a scissors and I took it out in the wrong person and feel like a horrible person, but it was like all my hard work to believe I deserved to hear good things was ruined in that moment, it's been a draining day 🥺💜💕

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amiablePeace77 OP September 26th, 2025

@Amanda84

Although it is difficult and painful to accept a setback, you can go on and put that day behind you. Nothing is lost 💙

We all say wrong and hurtful things at times to others, but we can always apologize and even explain what happened. 

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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 September 27th, 2025

@amiablePeace77

Thank you 💕 

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User Profile: SkillfullMeans
SkillfullMeans October 1st, 2025

@Amanda84

Hey 🥰, 

Not sure if it is the same but my dad was emotionally abusive as I child then I was caring for him. He would say some really mean things. It wasn't necessarily me overreacting, it was just painful.

I really validated alot, I am doing the best that I can, this is really hard, this would be difficult for anyone, I am only one person, it is OK to be mad and tired.

At some point I accepted all these negetive feelings for him and just gave up trying to make it a nice experience for everyone. I Became OK doing the basics. I didn't emotionally support him anymore like I always had. Making things better ect.

Ignore if not what your talking about. ✨

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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 October 1st, 2025

@SkillfullMeans

I completely understand, you loved your father but that didn't make what hd was saying any less hurtful, we can distance ourselves from anyone that makes us feel less. When it comes to family, sometimes we keep going but make our limits and boundaries clear 💜

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User Profile: soulsings
soulsings September 25th, 2025

@amiablePeace77 What's been the most challenging part of your personal growth journey?

Getting over the impulses to get angry that stem from frustration and disappointment,

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amiablePeace77 OP September 26th, 2025

@soulsings

Frustration and disappointments can be challenging to overcome for sure!

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User Profile: purpleTree4652
purpleTree4652 September 26th, 2025

@amiablePeace77

What's been the most challenging part of your personal growth journey?

dealing with and trying to better my mental health 

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amiablePeace77 OP September 26th, 2025

@purpleTree4652

I'm so glad you stay on your path of healing despite all the obstacles!

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User Profile: WharfRat
WharfRat September 26th, 2025

What's been the most challenging part of your personal growth journey?

Leaving my comfort zone is difficult.  It's like I have many comfort zones, so I have to keep stepping out beyond each one, one at a time.


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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 OP September 26th, 2025

@WharfRat

Nice that you practise getting out of your comfort zone. Over time it will widen them! 

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User Profile: SkillfullMeans
SkillfullMeans September 26th, 2025

I am 60 and I have been getting and giving help since I was 20. So many things have changed in my life due to hard work. It's hard to accept that some things, like my biology, hasn't changed much.

I have been trying to accept my limiations this last year. cuddle in, ride it out, be extra kind and.gentle with myself.

That and this mental health took my career I loved. 

 

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amiablePeace77 OP September 26th, 2025

@SkillfullMeans

It's not easy to accept our limitations and focus on what went well! Sorry that you could not proceed in your career. I hope there will be something else you feel passionate about. 

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User Profile: reservedOwl321
reservedOwl321 September 27th, 2025

@amiablepeace77

Thank you for the question.

What has been the most challenging part of your personal growth journey?

The hardest parts have changed over time. It has taken me a long time not to take everything personally. When there are problems going on with people who are close to me I tend to internalize first and question if I did something wrong. I also have had to distance myself from some challenging situations others experience as discontent can be contagious for me. I think we all need a break from it sometimes. Listeners are a lot stronger than I am!

My spiritual journey is currently challenging in so many ways in my life, Its an ongoing internal struggle and I feel pretty alone in it.

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amiablePeace77 OP September 29th, 2025

@reservedOwl321

Taking yourself away from situations you experience as challenging (no matter how others experience them) and learning not to take things personally (what takes time for most people) shows strength!

7cups has to community for religion & spirituality, you can find it here 

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User Profile: reservedOwl321
reservedOwl321 September 30th, 2025

Thank you for your kind words @amiablePeace77

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User Profile: blindSunshine6361
blindSunshine6361 September 27th, 2025

The most challenging part of my personal growth is moving on@amiablePeace77

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amiablePeace77 OP September 29th, 2025

@blindSunshine6361

Sometimes moving on is the hardest challenge. Please always remember that we are here for you!

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User Profile: Clio9876
Clio9876 October 1st, 2025

@amiablePeace77

Remembering.

I learn something, and forget it.

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amiablePeace77 OP October 1st, 2025

@Clio9876

Forgetting what you learned sounds frustrating. When stressed I sometimes cannot remember what I learned so it helps to calm and also having notes. 

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