Not everyone who opens up about their pain is seeking attention.

That's where SW sucks at times. I know you can't help with the abuse and I don't want that - what I do want is someone to listen, to see things from my angle and to relate in some way.

I eventually stopped posting in English because only my Dutch friends seem to understand that, a lot of the time, I'm just seeking clarity that I'm not getting from my abuser.

Like yesterday, I was threatened - and I didn't even bother to post about it yet, I went straight to one of my closest friends in private and asked him what he thought about what happened to me.

It's like how the word trigger has become taboo somehow .But people do get triggered and alking about it can help people identify where the triggers come from .I used to do serious posts about stuff like child abuse . Now I'm pretty much limited to posting music links and have even been chastised for that.

Actually I think the problem lies more in defining seeking attention as a bad thing. Yes, at times it is but in many cases, such as wanting to be seen, heard and understood, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with seeking attention. It’s a fundamental human need.

Beautiful 🖤 thank you.

You are not alone.

Neither pity.

I'm trying to keep it in balance because sometimes pity is really not welcome.

It helps knowing that someone else has, or is going through something similar and can offer advice or needed empathy

I am though. ✨🥰✨ I am seeking attention.

We hear you 💞

Post of the day!!

True

Everyone deserves that, including you. ❤‍🩹

Exactly...not looking to be fixed or any advice

Exactly! But then people wanna gas light you and compare their pain and make it a competition 🙄

Exactly, Froggy 🫂

Positive words.

Very true. Not everyone is seeking attention

Ok,OK ,I'll listen better

You are one wise froggy.

That's why you're a sweety pie egg frog!

🌻🤗