i don't think it made me stronger. i do think it made me smarter. try not to let what happened define who you are. it's hard to unlearn things that are drilled into us .your post could have come from anyone the grew up with abuse. we are taught to take the blame for everything . we are taught we are not good enough.we are taught we don't matter. it's hard to break the programming

I can relate to feeling like there is something wrong with me. I understand now it's a belief that my mother taught me until I believed it, and even though I know it's not true, the thought is still there.

I can relate, you are on the right path, keeping busy. Getting doing things helps, just never lose the inner child.To be young at heart keeps us young!I'm 50ish...still improving, confidence will come with age. Be happy with you, and other people see this. Don't worry about labels, do what you feel. When you move out you will see. Wish you well! Life is like a onion never ending stages :)

Hang in there and keep strong 👍🏼Well done