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Im so sorry. I feel this too. I was always barked at sarcastically whenever I wanted anything for myself that would be nicer or make things easier, told âthats stupidâ or âitâs a wasteâ. Yet, this didnât apply to my mother, she always had the nice things she wanted. If you tell this kind of story to a normal person, they think youâre being dramatic. But unless youâve lived it, as a child you are constantly ground down every day, until you have no self worth, it wonât make sense.
So Iâm grateful you share your stories, because it makes the world make sense. Makes me feel less alone in my experiences. And hooray for extra luggage, and finding little wins to escape the consequences of the drama.
Thank you so much and hugs back.
Sometimes i worry that some of my stories are not nice , but I do try to show what is going on, why, and how to overcome situations , so the stories aren't just making more drama
-But unless youâve lived it, as a child you are constantly ground down every day, until you have no self worth
Ouch, that really struck a loud chord đ«