New beginnings
Hey everyone! I just found this resource a couple of days ago. I’ve never been to therapy, never sought help in any way outside of confiding in select people. I’m trying to change it, but that change is harder than I thought. I have a chronic illness. I’m young but it’s impacting my life so much so that I just got fired from my job. Our family is struggling financially, everything is unstable. On top of that, I have undiagnosed issues relating to severe childhood trauma, relationship abuse, and so much more. My family convinced me that I was just fine and that it was all in my head. I have such deep rooted and damaged trust in people. My husband and everyone around me struggles to understand my mental struggles, understand that my chronic illness is real and that I’m in pain that is internal. You can look at me and I look like your average young woman, but I am in chronic pain and fatigue. I’m hoping to find myself again, to get the help I need, because I had been naive for too long believing that I could only get help from friends and family, when they’ve taken advantage of my giving nature, taking everything that I have and getting angry when there is none left.
@selfconfidentOrange2996
Hi Orange! Welcome to 7 Cups.
I am sorry about your experience, but it is a good thing that you care for yourself and keep seeking support here. I hope coming to 7 cups can be a new beginning for you.
@selfconfidentOrange2996
Hello and welcome. I hope you can find here what you're looking for. Your pain is almost tangible;
I want to say that I'm deeply sorry you have to go through this. I think you're very strong, very resilient. You should be proud of yourself! 😊 Going through so much pain, both physically and emotionally, with little to no support...
I can imagine it wasn't easy to post this and decide to be vulnerable, given your trust being broken in the past. I think you're brave. It takes so much courage and self awareness to reach out despite everything! I applaud you!
In regards to people taking everything that you have, I've been there myself. Being more tolerant to yourself can be learned; and I believe you.
Anyway, you're welcome to chat with me, I would like that. 🤗
@selfconfidentOrange2996 Welcome to 7cups. We are so glad to have you here. My name is Mango. It is really nice to meet you here.
Welcome. I’m sure many of us will be going through similar struggles now. You’ll find comrades here.
