how to deal with triggering posts?

[Owlunar]

That's because you don't have anyone in your life to whom you can talk about all these things

And it is not right - believe me - your mother is abusive in the way she is treating you -

Can you talk to your pop about this? I know he is frail and ill - but believe me - older people love to talk - they need to be needed and they are a resource for you -

In the meantime - talk to your psychiatrist - maybe you can find a social worker - yes - I know - more professional people - but keep trying - I can't talk to anyone in my life about my issues - only here and with professional people - and this is tough

It's really hard and lonely in the dark - this I know

Dec

[NikNik]

HI @Owlunar @outlander @Former-Member @Fancy_Pants

Great topic Outlander.

I just wanted to add to this convo that there are some self care resources here

We also went into more depth about taking care of yourself while supporting others in a past Topic Tuesday, which you can read over here

Hope they are helpful.

Nik

[outlander]

thank you @NikNik

ill take a look at both of those links

how do you leave the conversation though without feeling like your abandoning that person

[outlander]

@Former-Member ?