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I Dont know what to do

User Profile: pinkFan9389
pinkFan9389 July 28th, 2024

Iam 22 years old. I am an only child, so since my childhood, I have always longed for good relationships. I am not very socialized and didn’t have any good friends until my undergraduate years. By the time I finished my graduation, I had filtered my friends. Out of nine people, I found five who were well-wishers. Out of these five, one asks for money all the time. I don’t know if they became friends to get money or not; it's a question I still have today. The other four members take pity on me and console me if something happens. I know they’ll last long, but they have their selfish reasons, which I don’t know. I can’t rely on them.

As for my parents, they really don’t care about me. I always stay with my grandmother or at the hostel. Even if I go to my house, my parents go to their respective works. Before they come home, they expect me to complete all the chores. They are strict and want me to get a job and marry off as soon as possible. Since I am not very smart, I can’t get a job that easily. I study every day, but I can’t memorize the material.

In the past, I was always crying and getting sensitive over everything. I was kind to people, and if I hurt someone, I would feel guilty until I apologized and resolved the issue. I couldn’t be happy.

After a breakup, I thought I had changed. At first, I was like a rock—unable to feel pity for others, even if they were really in pain. I thought I had become strong, but eventually, I realized I am weak.

I broke up with my ex because my parents would not agree to a love marriage. I thought I didn’t want to hurt my ex and my parents, so I ended the relationship. My ex couldn’t accept it and told my parents about our relationship. Since that day, my life has been upside down; everything changed. (Even here, I did it so my ex wouldn’t be hurt if I ended the relationship early. They could move on eventually without getting too deep, and I did it for my parents so they would stay happy. If I married my ex, my parents might have harmed themselves or my father might have left home. I did it for everyone; I really loved my ex. My ex cared for me when I needed it.)

I feel dumb. I know I am dumb and can’t help it; it’s who I am. I can’t become what people ask me to be. I am trying; I am really trying, but I can’t. It’s too much.

I can’t handle anything. I thought I was strong, but deep down, it’s just an illusion. Nothing has changed.

I thought I had changed, but nothing has changed in me. I am the same person who is dumb and unremarkable.

Everyone says if I can’t handle my home, I can’t handle anything. I don’t want to handle anything; I just want peace. I don’t want anyone. No one cares. I can’t live like this anymore; it’s too much.

Nothing has changed in me. I have just learned that people are fake, and I have no one who truly loves me for who I am. Everyone gives up on me, every single person, even the one whom I loved unconditionally.

Everyone wants me to change. I am trying, but I can’t change; it’s the way I am.

I can’t even tell if my own mother likes me or not. Sometimes she shows affection, and then I start to share something with her, and she takes that topic and judges me. Sometimes she shows so much hatred that I can’t tolerate it, and it makes me feel like I don’t want to live anymore.

I really don’t know what to do
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User Profile: victoriousHug82
victoriousHug82 July 28th, 2024

@pinkFan9389 I am sorry to hear you going through this tough phase in your life.


You longed for good relationships in form of reliable friends, supportive parents, your love but hasn't work out for you yet. They have given up on you, that making you feel weak, your life up side down & difficulty in brining changes.

It also seems you are kind person who cares for others, love them unconditionally. You also take effort in studies, strengthen yourself to deal with different kind of people & wanting to bring changes for better. 

Life can be very hard sometimes & feels like there is no hope. We don't know what to do. However, its also very unpredictable. You never know what is in store for you until you face it with all your strength, caring & holding yourself along the way. Despite so many problems, the world still has many caring and kind souls working hard to help others.

I wish you get the strength to figure out these challenges, may be just one at a time if not all and eventually get through it successfully. 7cups has tons of resources and people for specific problems which i find helpful.

All the best.
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User Profile: pinkFan9389
pinkFan9389 OP July 28th, 2024

@victoriousHug82 Thank you!!

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User Profile: ArizonaKona7
ArizonaKona7 July 28th, 2024

Hello Pink,

You sound like a very kind person who is misunderstood by many and just wanting to give love and be loved in return. There’s nothing wrong with that. I’m sorry to know that life hasn’t been very kind to you in return. I can definitely identify because I, too, am misunderstood. Please don’t stop being yourself and who you are in what you know. Anything meant to happen will happen for you. Embrace being unique because you own your identity that is unlike another. I can’t stress it enough from a quote that I once heard… “live your own life for you will die your own death”. If you love your ex and your ex wants to take you you back, or anyone else you wish to be with, then be with the person you love. At the end of the day, it’s your choice to be next to that person and nobody else will be affected by your choices but you. If you marry that person, you lay next to them at the end of the day, not your parents, so they shouldn’t dictate who you choose to share your life with. They won’t be around forever. As far as anyone else who doesn’t accept you as you are, eliminating them is the healthiest decision because you deserve peace. These are hard lessons that I have had to face, even in recent days of losing my parents, friends and other family back-to-back. I wish you the peace and prosperity that you deserve. Much love and respect. 💝

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User Profile: pinkFan9389
pinkFan9389 OP August 1st, 2024

@ArizonaKona7    Thank you , You are so kind :)

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User Profile: mediterraneanSun
mediterraneanSun July 30th, 2024

Hello @pinkFan9389


That sounds like a hard time you're going through.


I understand the pressure of peers in society, especially related to customs and traditions. It's a great one. But everything is a BIG deal until it happens and then people will have to adjust to it. (The Big Sick is a movie based on a true story that talks about this)


You sound like a loving kind and caring person. I'd like to say that you use those qualities on yourself. Imagine someone else is telling you the same you are posting here, what would you say? That is meant to be your landmark for your life. You are in the best position to judge what's good for yourself.


Hope you're feeling better today. 💜


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User Profile: pinkFan9389
pinkFan9389 OP August 1st, 2024

@mediterraneanSun Thank you for your kindness



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