Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check in- November 11th- Sunday!
Hey trauma team! Im so sorry that this is later than I would like..... you guys made it through the week and its time to start a fresh new week! So my questions for you are:
• how are you today? Rate your anxiety/ pain on a scale of 1-10!
• what are two goals for the new week?
and for the heckle of it lets include something fun!
•whats your favorite movie I should watch?
you got this guys! Dont forget this is your safe space!
how are you today? Rate your anxiety/ pain on a scale of 1-10!
not really having anxiety but pain is a 7. lots of anger too.
what are two goals for the new week?
two goals are to reduce anger and work on forgiving (but not forgetting). I live with the people who hurt me, and I'm not sure how to distance myself while working towards moving out. I've been trying to limit communication but I always seem to communicate with them anyway, getting angry while they continue denying that they physically and emotionally hurt me and caused a lot my anger in the first place. They pretend like they're saints who never do anything wrong. They blame me for their abuse towards me. It is so difficult for them to lie like that straight to me. But I'm trying to remember that their denial may be a defense mechanism. It doesn't make it right, though. I just need to remember that they are sick, too. They need help but won't get it. Anything they did to me is not my fault even when they blame it on me. When they say that I'm remembering wrong, it is gaslighting and it is abusive behavior. So my goals? Reduce anger and work on forgiveness, but not forgetting. Sorry for the rant.
whats your favorite movie I should watch?
Don't really have a favorite movie right now. You should watch anything that lifts your spirits
@Lexloveslife it is totally ok to rant! this is your safe place and thats what we are here for :) I am sorry to hear about the pain and anger! Is your pain and anger usually that high?
@krispykitty12
Lately it has been. It's only gotten worse as the years have gone by. Last time I was this angry was when I was 18 and it did not end well. I'm 20 now. I am worried that I will go back to a place of self destructive behavior. I have asked someone if I could stay with them instead of going home tonight. But I'm worried because I told my parents (who also my abusers) that I may not be going home tonight. Now I am worried that they will do something crazy like strong arm me I to going home, follow me to the place I'm staying, or call the police saying I'm missing. I feel conflicted. I can't stay at home but I can't really go anywhere else with no money and barely any life skills
@Lexloveslife that can be really scary and I know how it feels! Please reach out if needed! *huggles*
Could I be added to the tag list if Im not already? Thanks!
My anxiety today was about a 7, I had counselling this morning and I start a new job tomorrow. Currently, its lower because Im physically tired. I walked a lot today!
Goal number one is to make it through my first week at my new job
Goal number two is to work on my letter to mum that my counsellor suggested, explaining what happened and how it affected me.
Favourite movie is The Book Thief! Its incredibly sad but I love it :)
hope everyone is okay
@asheroo92
Couseling can really take a lot out of yeah and i will talk to @Kate to add you! welcome to the trauma fam! being physically tired can be a lot! soo happy for you on your first job!
I recently had to do sonething similar for my attacker.... good luck you got this!!! make sure to take breaks as well!
I seriously am making a list and will check these out!
@krispykitty12 yeah it can. It was a good session but I was worried about things before it. Thank you! I
• how are you today? Rate your anxiety/ pain on a scale of 1-10! Anxiety 7, pain 5, I'm flustered low resources and low energy
• what are two goals for the new week? I want to finidh one writing project and grt 30,000 in my writing goal, and get energy
and for the heckle of it lets include something fun! I love to cuddle with kitty cats
•whats your favorite movie I should watch? Forest Gump
@Rebekahwriter13
i love cuddling with cats tooo! I love that movie as well! Sorry to hear you arent feeling the best! If you ever wanna talk writing pm me!
@krispykitty12 I appreciate the offer, but when I get on your profile there is no way to message you and I'm much older than a teen.
Cats help with my anxiety
@krispykitty12 anxiety level probably a 9
two goals for this week is to try to breathe and take some time out for me
@crimsonLime6525 great goals! Good luck on them!