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[Coffee29]

I suffer from depression and I was a victim of domestic abuse. I feel sad and alone after relocating to another state. It is hard for me to trust anyone to make friends.

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With having depression along with such abuse I hope you find peace in yourself to bring what happened closer to ease.

It is normal to feel alone after relocating and with dealing with depression it makes it even more difficult. Yet, it may be what is best for you. You may not feel it right now but as time goes on it will be felt upon you along with healing from the past.

Take your time on trusting others. The moment you meet them it doesn’t mean you have to trust them. Trust is what we earn through our actions towards others.

Do take care of yourself first. Adjust to your new place. Get used to the surroundings. Feel comfortable being there as to being yourself.

You are a bright person, so let your light shine. Build your confidence and many doors of opportunities will be among you. Stay strong and remember, you are the one in control here. Go at a pace of adjustment in which you are comfortable with. 😊

[heilene09]

Aloha Coffee. My thoughts go out to you. I also am a survivor of domestic abuse and have been dealing with PTSD, depression, and anxiety as after effects. I am still healing and feel like it is taking so long. I live in Hawaii and have struggled with housing and financial issues since the abuse. I give you so much credit for relocating because I had the opportunity to do this when my daughter and I were in danger of him and I was too scared to start off in a new place with no support. You are Brave! Stay strong, it is not easy but I new beginnings are hope. I'm still surrounded by triggers everywhere, and it only holds me back and keeps me in a depressive state. Take care!

[Coffee29 in reply to heilene09]

Hello heilene09. It was the best thing for me to move away from my husband but the unfortunate thing is I had to make the difficult decision to leave my 12 year old son with him. He didn’t want to come with me and still doesn’t. He is totally on his father’s side blaming me for everything, which hurts me all the time. I go to therapy once a week and on meds. Cry often and in the back of my mind considering going back.