I had to teach myself.
Being raised without proper parenting has left me hurt and desperate to understand life. It took me so long to piece together the information I needed to live a normal life. If I'd been taught well when I was young I would have avoided so many mistakes and would have made much better use of opportunities. I never felt safe growing up. I lacked optimism and I let people hurt me. If I knew then what I know now I'd have a very different life. I live with the aftermath of chaos. I still feel like a reject.
@LuckyDragon88
congratulations on finding your own way ...
while we might prefer better parenting there is no guarantee and learning yourself often is a lesson we value and respect more. You are not a reject but a role model that can overcome chaos.
Thankyou very much for your kind words. It's nice to be called a role model. I find that very helpful. I will try to see myself that way from now on.
@LuckyDragon88 wow! That sounds exactly like me 🙂 I had no education, and if I knew what I know now, would I have been able to change it. I bet you have so many questions, that you know you'll never find the answer too, and questions your still trying to learn. Luckily we are now adults, and although living with terrible memories, we can slowly learn who we are, and our way in life. It's like a second chance at a good life, so don't waste it ❤ gives you a giant tiny hug ❤❤ you are not a reject. And everything will be ok ❤
Thankyou. I appreciate your compassion and reassurance. I respect that even though you feel similar you have a positive outlook. I constantly ask myself questions, and when I find the answers I write them down. I have learned so much and I want to help others with what I have learned. Can I ask you, what are the rules on sharing a link here to a blog I made about the benefits of writing?
@LuckyDragon88 <3 You did whatever you could to survive and I feel so proud of you for that. All the past mistakes are a proof of how hard you tried and the growth of you as a person while learning to understand the world better. I'm so sorry that you feel like a reject<3 An Ore that has been put through fire turns into something so valuable and that's what you are, a person with so much value and strength.
Thankyou. I greatly appreciate your positivity. I do have good qualities and I should remember that. I have a couple of notebooks where I write down positive things about myself. I think I should make an effort to read them every day. Perhaps when I get up in the morning and also before bed. Thanks for helping me to feel important.
@LuckyDragon88 That sounds like a great idea <3 we all need little reminders sometimes :) Keep being your kind self, you are enough just the way you are!
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Hi, I know that it was really hard for you to grow up without good parenting. You might be lack of confidence, lack of protection… But, I bet that you are a lot more independent than others the same age as you, and I bet that you learned things that others might not have learned as they grow up. I hope things will get better for you. Wish you happy everyday.
Thankyou, that's very kind. You might be right about what I have learned. I wish everybody knew what I know. Unfortunately many people prefer to avoid some of the bigger answers to life, but also there are many people who appreciate perspective and want to learn and understand. I live alone with 2 cats, and I must say it takes a good amount of independence to be on my own so often. It has been a learning curve. Best wishes to you too.