Reaching out for a supportive hand

[WildernessScout]

I am posting this morning now due to " The gift of desperation" around Relationship addiction and problematic sexual behaviors

Need help and support. Feeling alone and hurting.

[Nathalie99 Partner]

Hi WildernessScout,

It's a very difficult time for people who have been battling with addiction issues for sure.

I read about it and they now have more helplines open and volunteers to pick up phone calls as the number of people needing help is rising.

Being alone is very difficult right now. Do you know your neighbors and have their phone numbers just to have someone there for you?

I am really sorry that you are in a desperate situation. Feeling helpless.

Sending a virtual hug...

[peacefulandcalm Encourager]

hi WildernessScout, I hear you ....feeling alone and hurting. I am here, you are not alone.

Hurting hurts so very much, I get it.

do you cry?

Can you journal? or draw? or yell? or call a hotline? these are some things I do when the hurt is just too much...

or take an ativan...a bath..light a candle....

or call therapist or a friend?

You are not alone, we with PTSD all on here, hurt so so so much, so often...good for you for reaching out for yourself for support....

I am sending you support and love....

please do something nice for yourself ok? You are ok and safe....xxx

[Beingindependent Volunteer]

It’s very easy to want someone in a sexual way when it seems like that will make everything better but often it just makes you feel worse.

Loneliness can do that to you.

I hope that you realize that your body is yours and you deserve to be treated well.

A moment of laughter in conversation would bring you more joy then a cheap thrill.

Honor your body and your mind. Let your friends meet your emotional needs.

Find dance or expression in other ways to fulfil your needs and wants. Find meditation and pray for healing.