'Adulting' is hard

[Carbicide17]

adulthood is extremely hard, especially if you do not get the support you need to at least make things bearable.

[Agora1]

Carbicide17, I remember my daughter not being able to wait until she grew up so she could do what she wanted lol. Little did she know with growing up and becoming an adult comes responsibility and lots of it. Yes it would be nice to have support as an adult but life doesn't guarantee that.

What are the things that need to be more bearable Carbicide17?? Maybe we can support you or at least understand what you are going through. We are hear to listen. x

[Carbicide17 in reply to Agora1]

I don't understand it either. I'd really like to get this off my chest but I just simply can't for unknown reasons. I don't get the support I need and I hate the feeling of 'needing' it. I don't want to be dependent to anyone yet it kills me every time I realize that I am lonely.

[Agora1 in reply to Carbicide17]

It sounds like you may feel weak if you lean on someone. It doesn't necessarily have to mean you are dependent on them. Humans weren't meant to be alone, Companionship is an important part of life. It's okay to need that. Or use the word "want" if you feel need is too strong. Seems like you want your independence as well as someone in your corner. You can have both. Life is about a good balance.

The forum is a good start in getting things off your chest. There is always someone to listen and understand, your privacy is respected and you don't have to be lonely. There's comfort in numbers and the forum can offer that to you. You are never alone xx

[Carbicide17 in reply to Agora1]

it is really not my thing to share what specifically bothers me. And if I truly want to share it, I always run out of words to say. It's like I'd really like to tell someone what I truly feel but I run out of words to say. A hug would be nice rn.

[Agora1 in reply to Carbicide17]

Sending you a hug and a smile xx

[Carbicide17 in reply to Agora1]

thank you

[Sunshine2018]

Completely agree! I wish that our culture encouraged offering more support to one another. As it is, I find it incredibly isolating. In a sea of people, I feel so alone.

[SadinIdaho in reply to Sunshine2018]

I agree with you Sunshine. I feel the same way.

[Sunshine2018 in reply to SadinIdaho]

Thank you, Idaho. It feels good to know I'm not alone.