Were you taught as a child to express your feeling ? Or repress them ?

that is truly awful

😂 same. Even defending myself for things I didn't do. Ah well.. most parents at our generation are like that 🙄

A line used in my house growing up a lot was don't cry or I will give you something to cry about. The worst was I couldn't show any anxiety or fear if I did I would have the snot slapped out of me. How dare I annoy them.

@InfiniteBlue: crikey oh likey I just wanna give you a massive hug

It's okay I've worked through most of that stuff now. Water under the bridge thanks though 🤗

@InfiniteBlue: Damn. That's harsh. Sigh.

It's no wonder I developed an anxiety disorder in my adult life, but I am happy to say I have almost no issues now. I learned healthy ways to cope with anxiety and fear unlike how my shitty parents taught me.

@InfiniteBlue: 🍻

@FreeInterpretation: 🥃

@InfiniteBlue: what's that ?

A shot of whiskey :)

😂 thank you ! 👍