It's nauseating that people think I feel "excessive self pity" because I'm trying to be honest about my past so I can correct things about myself...

Tbh you have no idea what other people are going through or how they have to cope.

The weak assumptions are more of an insult than they are supportive.

It just instills further that I should hide inside and not try to share when it would help.

I think it's time to go for awhile.

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V00doo Best Comment

A lot dont realise that this is the only outlet some have, and what is put here isnt a reflection of who we are.

ScreamingFox · 41-45, F

@V00doo Thank you 🖤 Absolutely. These are only snippets of pieces, things I might say to someone privately in confidence if I had someone.

It's not all we feel and all we are, it's just our truth in real time as we deal with it.

When I see people's pain, I also see their strength, I have empathy for their struggle. No assumptions are needed. I don't even have them because I know how deep pain can go, and a little kindness is worth more than the best advice delivered on a bad day.

fun4us2b · M

This might sound weird but reading others difficulties is helpful to me...helps me to frame my own worries.

If they don't want to learn from each other - than what are they even doing here???

Keep screaming Fox!

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ScreamingFox · 41-45, F

@FoxyQueen Thank you. I have noticed my mind does this. It's usually when I'm afraid of something else beyond my control. Fear I won't be able to make things right. All I care about is my son. He has to be okay 🖤

FoxyQueen · 51-55, F

@ScreamingFox my understanding is that it is a form of PTSD

ScreamingFox · 41-45, F

@FoxyQueen yes, I'm diagnosed

robingoodfellow · M

And this is exactly why I don't vent much here at all. There's always either a troll to step on you when you're down or someone well intentioned but completely off the mark making you feel like venting was a big mistake.

OlderSometimesWiser · F

Hope you’ll never let the opinions of the ill informed drive you away from what you know is true and what is valuable in your growth, health and healing. 🫂

Strictmichael75 · 61-69, M

People can be very cruel, they feel important by being nasty and mean to others
If ever you just want to chat message me
Take care

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

If they feel that way they should just skip your posts, not attack you for your feelings.

ScreamingFox · 41-45, F

@ChipmunkErnie YES, it's that simple. I do the same sometimes. I feel empathy for people but know when to pass on commenting because it isn't always needed or constructive.

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ScreamingFox · 41-45, F

@BillyMack Believe me, I don't want to feel what I'm feeling, but I know by now, the only way is through it. Facing it head on. Taking it easy on myself is not effective and I have to make improvements.

BillyMack · 46-50, M

@ScreamingFox I know. I’m not downplaying your need to feel that. Just hopefully shining a little brightness that words some people say are not an indication of your value. I know it’s hard. I still struggle with it. But it’s gotta get better I believe.

Face it head on. Do what you gotta do. But don’t let the naysayers and MF’ers derail your progress.

ScreamingFox · 41-45, F

@BillyMack Thank you for your light 🌞 You do shine and it's always wonderful to interact with you. I am dedicated to healing. For my son, for myself.

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