Hey there 👋
It's hard for me to say this, but I need a friend.
I'm 21 and had a traumatic childhood, something I only realized much later. It all started when I was 9. My entire school life was filled with abuse, insults, bullying, neglect, and loneliness. My mind got completely wired by these experiences, leading to low self-esteem and emotional trauma.
I never really knew what it felt like to be safe. I still don't. I grew up in an environment where my feelings and emotions never seemed to matter. My family isn’t the kind of people who sit down and truly listen. On top of that, I have a disability that I’m working on.
I don’t know how to expect friendship when I carry so much vulnerability and insecurity. But one thing I know for sure is that I’ve always been genuine and trustworthy.
If you’re someone who’s also dealing with mental health challenges and looking for a supportive friend to share anything with without fear of judgment, I’m here. I’d love to see your comments.
@considerateFan5574 hii how are you ?
@considerateFan5574It's okay, you didn't choose your life and those days have passed. Even if your family isn't what you hoped it would be, you can make new friends of your choice and they'll be there for you. Don't let fear and insecurity destroy your life. You can rebuild what's left of it. Every time you go through a bad situation, remember that you went through worse and it didn't defeat you.
Hey, I'm doing fine, thanks for asking.
I've noticed a lot of changes since I started listening to affirmations at night. It's hard to get out of this place because my opinion about myself was completely shaped by people from my past. People with low self-esteem usually have a hard time being productive.
It's really hard to express how deeply invisible those negative views about myself were.
But I'm starting to dream about my life again, one step at a time.
Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate it.
@considerateFan5574
I'm dealing with mental health challenges too, and I'd love to be your friend <3
I'd love to be your friend too. How can i send you a friend request?
Unfortunately, it doesn’t work like that here. But you can make a penpal chat :)
How do I do that? Sorry i have no idea how things work here
I’ll make one and tag you in it. Check your notifications :)
