Escaping your past

[VDC1]

Has anyone else ran away from their past, or wanted to? I basically left my home city 13 years ago and ceased contact with almost every single person in my life. It haunts me to this day, the relationships and people I left behind. I left before texting became common, and avoid social media, so it’s as if I’ve disappeared off the face of the Earth to many people. I’m trying to face my past but have incredible anxiety about it.

[Grateful71]

It sounds like you did what you had to survive , well done for making that brave decision rather than staying stuck. We all have a past and often feel like we would like to change it. It might be helpful to think about getting in touch with people a little at a time rather than diving back in. You have grown and changed and hopefully you will hold onto who you are now.... maybe some people from your past won't have changed as much as you . My best wishes to you 💛

[Hidden]

Not sure your circumstances for leaving but it must have been fairly significant reasons why.

I left my past, I moved only 90 minutes away, but far enough for me. It was like moving across the country, I left the city I was raised in. When I drive up north, the painful pit in my stomach returns, but quickly goes when I realize I did the right thing.

[pam4him]

I'm sure you had a good reason for leaving. Maybe start making contacts with those who are least threatening to your anxiety, then work your way up. Try not to feel like you need to make amends with everyone. Only reach out to those you really want to connect with. Slow and steady. You got this! Prayers for peace and restoration.