I feel awful

[Kay_]

What my mum did too me is really setting in now and it’s effecting me more than I hoped it would and it’s making me feel like I want to hurt myself again and I don’t know how to cope

[Eowyn7]

I'm sorry you are in pain, please don't hurt yourself. If you don't mind me asking, what happened with your mom?

[NCAQuilter]

Hurting yourself isn't helpful. What is helpful is talking to us.

Parents can really do a trip on us. Sometimes it is out of selfishness. Sometimes anger at the situation and/or world. Did your mother act the way she did because she was scared? Was she unprepared for motherhood? Was something happening in her life that overwhelmed her so much she couldn't cope? Sometimes there are things a parent does that can be forgiven when we know the circumstances. Then there are the times when a parent is just plain mean and selfish. Whatever the cause, you are hurt. You are entitled to your pain. It's how you cope with the pain that can be problematic.

In this group, there are many who have gone through much of what you are going through. We feel your pain. We understand your situation. Some of us have found solutions for some of the symptoms you're experiencing. We can be your support team. Keep talking to us. Since we are from all over the world, someone is always listening when you call for help.

Please keep talking to us.