Hi @Lauren,
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us. It takes a lot of courage to open up about such personal struggles, and I want to acknowledge how strong you are for doing so.
It sounds like you’ve been carrying a heavy burden by trying to suppress your negative emotions and present a perfect front to others. This must be incredibly exhausting and isolating. It’s completely understandable to feel frustrated and overwhelmed by these feelings.
I want to reassure you that feeling emotions, whether they are positive or negative, is a natural and essential part of being human. It’s okay to feel sad, angry, or exhausted. These feelings don’t make you weak or imperfect; they make you human.
It’s also understandable to feel hurt and disappointed when people you care about don’t seem to notice your distress. You deserve to have your feelings acknowledged and supported.
There isnt anything wrong with you, you are just learning to discover and understanding what is the best way to deal with your internal conflict.
Here are a few steps that might help:
- It’s important to recognize and validate your feelings. Allow yourself to feel without judgment.
- Consider writing down your thoughts and emotions in a journal. If you feel comfortable, talk to a trusted friend or family member about what you’re going through.
- Be kind to yourself. Understand that it’s okay to have emotions and that they don’t make you weak or imperfect. Everyone has moments of vulnerability, and it’s a natural part of life.
I understand that opening up can be scary, especially if you fear rejection or judgment. But remember, true friends will accept you for who you are, including your imperfections.
Lauren, I noticed that you have also made similar posts on other channels, it’s clear from all your posts that you’ve been struggling with similar issues around your emotions and vulnerability. It’s incredibly tough to feel like you have to suppress your feelings and present a perfect front to others.
You’ve shown incredible strength by reaching out and sharing your thoughts. It’s not easy to navigate these challenges, but your willingness to seek solutions shows your resilience. Remember, you don’t have to go through this alone. We’re here for you, and we care about your well-being.
Please take care of yourself, and keep us updated on how you’re doing. You’re doing a great job by seeking help and working through these feelings.