I cannot seem to afford to be vulnerable

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Hi everyone! My heart has been feeling rather bothered recently, so I just wanted to confide in someone.

You might have come across my very first post titled “Too many elephants in the room” . This is pretty much a follow up.

I’m in uni, I’m kept busy by studying a degree programme but I still feel rather empty. To those who have read my previous posts, you’d pretty much know that I feel emotionally unsupported at home than any other place. The fun fact is that even strangers can empathise with my plight than those at “home”.

I am self-assured, life is awesome, as I have people outside who validate my concerns and problems, who try their very best to help me out and most importantly do not infantilise me.

But it just feels more expensive to stay at home than in any other place. I’m not exaggerating when I say I’d feel safer in Antartica with a lonely polar bear…

Just wanted to vent out my disgust, I guess I feel much better now. :slightly_smiling_face:

Thanks!

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Hi @lovelychange, it’s really heartwarming to see that you’re in a better place now, surrounded by people who understand you. Bouncing back from tough challenges is not easy, so don’t shortchange yourself for pushing through.

You’ve mentioned feeling rather empty despite being busy with your degree programme. With the boundless opportunities in today’s world, finding something that truly resonates with you can take time. Continue exploring different things, and I’m sure you’ll find your own meaning in the near future! Jiayou! :heart:

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Hi, I just wanted to give a follow up.

So, my family members are behaving like unpaid “consultants”, suggesting rather unfeasible solutions to my problems. I really cannot afford to dodge them consistently. Is there any way to avoid “confronting” them?