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Thank you everyone. I know my worth and who to direct my time and energy too. Also, I should try to visit more of my favorite coffee shops and read, write, and just enjoy the bit of peace from that.

Because they used to spend time with me always. They're my family. Now, they are acting like they don't care about my feelings and treating me like a scapegoat. That's what makes it so painful. I hope that clarifies things. But I totally get what you are saying.

You're absolutely right. I don't need anyone's validation to live a life I love.

My narcissist female relative doesn't even share when she goes to hang out with the male naracisst relative and his girlfriend. I feel extremely left out and lonely when this happens. It's painful man. She doesn't bother to say "Good-bye." just leaves, like I don't matter. But I know I do...

Hey everyone I have a question. I love being a geek but I have two relative naracissists that like to cut me down. Mainly, make fun of my interests, what makes me, me. How do I continue my geek pursuits without feeling their shame get to me? The cool thing is, it seems like my geeky side is...

Thank you for sharing. This really makes me stop and think. I'm currently learning to rethink how to view positive love. And walking way from those who do not deserve that love.

You're not alone. I do the same thing and mentally kick myself afterward.

A combination of God and my friend Haily.

I know exactly how you feel, you're not alone.

I would like to pray that I find an apartment. I'm not sure if living with my friend is going to work out for personal reasons on her end.

Thank you for both of your thoughts.

Hiya, I created my own sandcastle with a moat. I think it took me maybe 20 minutes or so. I took this picture when I went to the beach for the first time by myself. The memories I felt were so very freeing and content, enjoying the beautiful day. I'll have to visit again soon.

I know it is important to show emotions when you feel them. But growing up, being angry and sad it was viewed as wrong in my parents eyes. I'm still learning to process anger and sadness. I had an okay childhood but I'm pretty sure I dealt with and still deal with depression. I do take medicine...

I really want to do the Macarena dance, I couldn't tell you why lol.

How do I become more independent, please? My grandma and my dad still see our interactions as a parent-child relationship and I want an adult-to-adult one.

Trapped Once Again My valuable voice is silenced by, a snarky remark or comment. My faith in my abilities happens to fall flat, like a tire running over hidden spikes. My prized education is criticized In one single, piercing glance. Moving out it seems is my only chance, to get away from...

I would say being able to see myself doing confident things. For example, seeing myself as beautiful, painting on a blank canvas, being assertive, picking out new shows/movies.

Mostly the pressure from society. And my other friends and family who I see have married or are dating for 5 months or something like that. I think I need to learn how to be more in tune with my intuition. Which I realize now, is probably damaged from my past trauma.

That makes a lot of sense. My counselor thinks I'm ready to try dating again but I wish there wasn't any pressure. I guess with the right person, it won't feel that way.

So I'm at a point in my life where I know my hobbies and I have an idea of what my values are. But...I still struggle to increase my confidence. Do you all have tips that could help, please?

Yes, mine was Alice from "Alice in Wonderland". Interestingly enough, she was my imaginary friend as well. It has been many years so putting the puzzle pieces together would be challenging. However, I kinda relate to her feeling lost in life exploring a new world. I've been very sheltered...

My love life is trash because of my dad. He's not a good example to follow in relationships. And yeah, there are certain men when they tell me what to do or they raise their voice, I shrink back. My grandma tells me all the time he's just being a dad. More like making me feel like a child. Yes...

I'm curious to know, does anyone else feel like it's hard to make genuine guy friends? I have one from high school but I used/still like him and he wants to hang out sometime. Although, he's usually busy with his art business and I'm left on read. He's a good friend just a little clueless lol. I...

Hi everyone, just curious, is there other creative, artsy peoples on here?

Brown sugar flavored oatmeal and some pepperoni slices oh and water