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Giving up before 25?

User Profile: auds9
auds9 April 29th, 2020

Anyone else feel like they've lived all their possible lives before 25?

I'm only 24. This is condensed, but I came from a fucked up family. I managed tget a masters degree and a job. I wasn't passionate, just going thru the motions.

My dad is a severe alcoholic and surfers from bipolar depression. My mom is an abusive narcissist who left me to my dad's psychological abuse. I acted as a human shield to him against my younger sister.

I fell in love with an older man when i was 19. He was 32. Because my family fucked me up he spent years leaving me slowly, pointing out all my faults. It ended officially earlier this.

The younger sister i rescued from an abusive house is moving on with her life and I'm happy for her. when she goes away to college I will have nothing left to live for.

I've escaped my home, had a career job, lost a career to COVID19, had a love too fucked up to try and repeat... Hell, I've even raised a kid. I've checked off all my boxes. What's left?

Does anyone else feel like they've lived multiple lives and are ready to give up? I'm so tired. I'm ready to give up.

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User Profile: Jem7Cups
Jem7Cups May 2nd, 2020

@auds9

I'm so sorry to hear that you've been through so many tough experiences. This doesn't mean it's over. You've plenty more to experience. Limiting beliefs can trick you - do not fall for it!

How are you doing now? heart

Jem 🌼 (Anxiety & Depression forum supporter)