For those of you who needed to hear this

[-Sasha-]

Your Trauma is Valid

"Your trauma is valid. Even if other people have experienced “worse”. Even if someone else who went through the same experience doesn’t feel debilitated by it. Even if it “could have been avoided”. Even if it happened a long time ago. Even if no one knows. Your trauma is real and valid and you deserve a space to talk about it. It isn’t desperate or pathetic or attention-seeking. It’s self-care. It’s inconceivably brave. And regardless of the magnitude of your struggle, you’re allowed to take care of yourself by processing and unloading some of the pain you carry. Your pain matters. Your experience matters. And your healing matters. Nothing and no one can take that away." -Daniell Koepke

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What a fab post

[PJ15]

That is almost impossible to come to grips with. For me it’s constant doubt in myself and the only thing I can see lately is the failures I cause and the pain I inflict on everyone. My depression is so deeply seated that I act on impulse reactions and cause more pain and grief, I don’t know how to get on the other side of this!!

[brownkvnb]

Thanks 🙏

[bluestars725]

Thank you. It's so hard feeling like no one understands. I've been trying to prioritize self-care because I see how important it is to coping with my GAD and depression, but there is trauma that I've always struggled with, and I know it has contributed to my battles with these illnesses.

[-Sasha-]

I know these things are easier said than done. Like many of you I struggle with acceptance and forgiveness, especially with myself. Guilt and doubts hold me back too. But this is our space to talk, listen, learn, vent, cry, support, etc. Remember that you're brave for being here. You're brave for opening up, even if it's a little bit. You're brave for listening and accepting the support you deserve. You Matter! Just wanted you all to know that.

~S~