@forcefulFriend
I've been to the states a few times but not to the southeastern coast. If you desire to travel maybe that could be something to help you on your journey to healing? It's always brought me so much happiness.
The great thing is that you recognize that you're not happy with how things are and what you need to do to improve them. No matter how hard we try, like you said, it's never any use to battle our demons. They need to be listened to, loved, cared for, that's where we heal. I'm sorry this has has taken over the important areas of your life but know that reaching out is a huge step forward.
You should 100% help the little girl, it sounds like she has been ignored for some time. I believe in order for our relationships to thrive we must first have a solid relationship with ourselves. Maybe it might help for you to go back to the beginning where life changed for that 7 year old girl and write down how you remember feeling at that age and as an adult what would you have done to help her? Personally I find writing helps me to understand myself a little more.
It might help, when you're ready, to let your family know that you've taken steps to start becoming the best version of yourself.
Remember to create the happy moments too. Is there something you always wanted to do? Make it a goal as a reward for you hard work! It can't all be doom and gloom, treat yourself!
You're most welcome, I'm truly happy to be in your circle with you and hope I may be of help in some way. Thank you for sharing, I know it's not easy but it will be the more you do. I will definitely reach out to you when things come up, thank you for offering 🙂.
Have a beautiful day and look forward to hearing from you 🌻