Lost.

[Brooke_L]

My life seems to be out of my hands and just out of my control. I feel trapped inside my head. I feel like I’m stuck. I am 27 years old and I share a 1 and 1/2 year old daughter with my boyfriend. On top of my anxiety, insecurities and depression I have to deal with our toxic relationship. I actually don’t feel stuck I feel like I am drowning.. suffocating even. I have never been so unhappy in my life. I have no college degree, I don’t have a career and have no clue what I even want to do. I can’t afford to move myself and my daughter into our own place so I’m stuck in this situation. I’m stuck in this life with no way out. I love my daughter more than anything and she is the only reason I’m still on this earth. I feel misunderstood. I feel unheard. I have no idea who I am or what I want to be. I feel like a waste of existing space.. it just hurts so bad. I don’t know what to do 😭

[Marshall64]

Do have any family members such as your parents that can take you in until you get on your feet?

[PlantainChip]

My heart breaks to read your story, Brooke. I am so happy that you have your daughter to remind you of how valuable you are. Just remember; YOU created that incredible daughter of yours, and that is amazing!! She is so lucky to have such an empathetic and strong mama to look up to. Never forget that no matter how heavy life feels right now, it's not permanent. I know it feels like you're alone, but you're not. I'm 26 and I feel very, very similar to what you've described. I feel lost, like I'm floating and trying to figure out why I'm even here anymore. I know I'm just a stranger on the internet, but I care about you and if you can do this, so can I. We are in this together.

[Hidden in reply to PlantainChip]

I agree ☝️

[Rdiz777]

It may be difficult to imagine Brooke, but I'm actually sitting here somewhat envious of you because these are tangible things that I KNOW you can solve, vice my situation where I have security but feel like a head case every day. The first thing you can do, and this is very powerful, is write down all the things you want to happen/achieve. I swear to you, in time you will look back to find you have accomplished many of them. I have dug myself out from rock bottom to get where I am today and you can too. Every problem has a solution. DM me if you need to.