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I am hyper independent and I'm not sorry.

I'm aware it's not healthy in ways, but I also suffered so much alone when I asked for the minimum of humanity... So how bad is it really, that I know how to survive?

I held out hope for years. I did my best to deserve love and acceptance, and people still turned their backs. It didn't matter how much I did, how little I asked, how beautiful I was, how genuine or kind. It didn't matter. I kept attracting people who used me, then other's only advice was that it's my own fault. That I have no self worth.

Nobody knows me. Nobody sees me. I make my way on my own. It's too hard, it's not fair, it is a battle I can't win every day, but I persist.

I'm so strong, the assumptions and advice of others only drag me down. I'm not some depressive slob, I don't hate myself or my life...

I just wanted love and acceptance. I wanted a family, a modest life, lots of laughter and a little adventure.

I tried, I didn't try, what I found was people don't want to deal with me in any capacity. I'm not a complete package. I'm not healed. I don't have enough value.

Cool. People can think what they want. Just don't stand in my way. Sometimes I stand in my own way, I'm not always brave. Sometimes I want to be held and to feel safe even for a minute. But I'll never think less of myself because I survived.

I'll be 41 in a few days. It's scary. This is the second half of my life and it's rough. Definitely not the life I thought I'd have 😂 but it's been fun. I didn't mean to be a loner. I think that's partly due to changes in society, partly my inability to reach out anymore.

I just know I gotta keep going. And there must be something out there for me. Even if it's not the love and safety I always dreamed of, I believe it's something good still.
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LadyBronte · 56-60, F
There is nothing wrong with being strong and knowing your worth. While is not an easy road to travel, you are confident and know you can take care of yourself. Good for you!