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Thankyou I will update the forum.

I agree it's such a struggle but I refuse to give up trying (it could be the adhd in me) I'm looking into funding for a grant. It took 30 years to create this mess I deserve much more than a 6 week one hour session on self esteem and a 3 year waiting list.

So pleased you are getting some help.

I've requested funds to see a psychiatrist. The waiting list is over 3 years on NHS but less than 2 weeks if you pay privately. It's worth a try.

Thanks for mentioning the HFS. I have just had a reply to my email and they would consider helping me if I can get medical backing. Has anyone else had any luck with the Fund?

Welcome. I resonate with your post, neglected and abandoned from young, The constant emptiness and wanting friends and connectivity when at the same time shutting away from it. The shame is not ours to carry but it's still heavy. I hope you find peace and answers here in this safe space.

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Marriage guidance.

Hiya and welcome. Firstly you've come a long way and breaking the cycle is admirable. I too had a narcissistic parent (mother) and was already pre programmed for my abusive first husband. I left him after 10 years with my two beautiful boys. Nearly 30 years on I have a loving, supportive hubby...

Hiya Montag. In the UK we have a group that are called Andy Man clubs that seem to be growing to more and more cities. It's for men getting together and talking, hanging out etc. It's a great way to get into the community and get friends and support. If your area doesn't have such a thing maybe...

I just wanted to reach out and welcome you. You have been through so much. I hope you find some solace here that helps.

Thanks lucylou, I will look her up.

Symptom of being human Shinedown. On a loop. The lyrics resonate so much and I sing along in my car loudly. Its a great way of distracting, I can't think whilst I try to remember lyrics.

I'm so sorry lost in the woods. That really sucks. We give so much of ourselves and get lost in the process 😪 I see you.

PreciousChild. Something that I read that I found super helpful is that a parentified child will create an internal parent based on his or her toddler's perspective. Having only dysfunctional parents as role models, it's highly faulty. I realized that every morning I woke up until I went to bed...

Hiya @HaileyD welcome.

I so resonate with so much of your post. I had to bring up my brother and sister, tiptoe around the narcissistic mother and keep house. Perfection is a huge part as failing was not allowed and pleasing her was an unachievable goal. So you get better, quicker but still never reach it. Clients...

Thankyou me too. There's homework some modules to work through which is new and I really liked the therapists approach so it will be interesting.