Have you ever felt past the point of healing...

I would say try to relax and be casual. Do not not let it become a big event, to get all anxious about.

Meet with someone, perhaps not alone, for a quiet meal. Or sit on a couch and watch a movie.

Sit and listen. When you are comfortable, open up.

I am an introvert but when I get comfortable I can blab on and on, and I often wonder if it annoys people, LOL!

You are not hopeless.

I, and others here, like talking to you.

Just be casual like you are chatting on here.

And don't feel you need to be extravagant, perfect, etc. Just be yourself and do not worry. The person you would want to meet, anyway, would likely be calm, caring, patient, nurturing, and puts you at ease. And accepts you for who you are.

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I have no positive stories, though. I have always been single, and never attracted anybody. I only talk to people on here. Every woman I have ever been interested in has not been interested in me. I lost my sanity a few times and alienated people.

The one positive side effect is I discovered EP during a low point, and it helped. SW still helps. If it were not for SW, I would talk to very few people. Although I suppose I would find some other website.

Take care, my friend.

I don't have a positive story for you - just wanted to say that I'm in a somewhat similar boat so I can relate a bit. But because it's easier to have perspective from an outsider's point of view, here are my slightly optimistic thoughts.

Just because one has a set of issues doesn't mean they have nothing else good to offer. I'm sure you are much more than the sum of your issues. You have more to give and are still worthy of love. Say the situation was flipped around and someone was offering themself to you. They have their own issues, but they also have their own good qualities. How would you assess their worthiness of being loved?

No. I know I will always be alright. Dating is a take it or leave it for me. I don't need anyone to complete me and can easily do things on my own. Good luck, though. Some of my friends have PTSD and it is hard on them.

I have an on-off online relationship with a woman who has severe ptsd after unimaginable sa as a young teenager. She is also autistic. She has been working on herself for many years and, as you can imagine, has setbacks from time to time. She's a fabulous human being and I think the world of her. If it were possible, I would spend the rest of my life with her. I would do anything for her (in fact am doing rn by not contacting her, as she needs some space). Never stop trying or hoping x

I know a girl whom I'll call her Suzanne who is slowly - and I mean slowly - coming out of her shell and dating. She's only done two last year and is working on one for October. She has a lovely personality and a disarming smile but is extremely concerned no one will love her due to what she calls her list of issues. Speaking to her last month she furrowed her brow and said in a semi-jocular tone "I'm tired of looking at my walls! By gosh I'm going to go on another date before this year is over!"

Matthew 7:7
Ask, Seek, Knock
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

One day I asked myself what is this thing called God, so I actively questioned and sought Him out for months.

Not long afterwards stepped out of my apartment to have a smoke. As I turned to go back inside I heard someone call my name.
Went back out looked left, looked right and looked up at the hill behind the apartment complex.

No one was around, so again started to go back inside. This happened three times within minutes, so I thought maybe the maintenance men were playing with me.

Anyway by the third time I realized it was God calling me by name. My eyes streamed tears of joy and a feeling of peace and love came over me, a feeling I've never experienced before.

Thank-you Lord

I did years ago, I didn’t think I’d ever feel good again.

It changed thankfully 😅

I wish that we were friends in real life.

Yep, still working on myself

Many times but through calmness patience and persistence comes health\healing.

I'd absolutely date you, for what that's worth.