Would honest and an openly speach help?

[Audette]

I'm wondering how many of you have been feeling stuck, not understood, taking avantage of, dealing with trauma, felt crazy, not fitting in, etc and had to really find to get help. Help in the way understanding your triggers, be able to talk openly, not being judged, ... My point is I've dealt with a lot and really did not find adequate support. I did do my healing process by myself by reading other people stories, understanding other points of view, dear to look in a mirror and be able to point things out. I really would have loved to find support not in a traditional way. I know you can go to a psy but that doesn't fit everyone. Also being anonymous was a big thing for me as sharing was a big thing. Also I'm a women that didn't show what I was going through cause for others I had a great life. I've been very judgmental and hard on myself. Had addiction problems and that was something that disgusted me. But learning, gathering information and not running away was key for me.

[Anonymous]

Of course it helps! But if you think you're going to find it on this site then you're dreaming.

[joehypo1]

Yeah im currently at war with myself addictions , had a failed hypospadias operation tried to get help no insurance 20,000 bucks and was denied the treatment i needed as a child was neglected every single day i deal with this i just keep telling myself , I refuse to die like this

[CubaPirate]

I sought therapy and counselling through my employer

[Andres77]

A close and dear friend might have helped.

[Andres77]

My ex wife made me see a therapist at the beginning of our marriage because I definitely had issues. One other time there was a close friend that helped me through things I would not have dared spoken out loud to anyone.

[Audette]

Would it helped you out if there was more options to go through your healing process. I feel it handeld like in a secret, shaming way. Like everybody deals with something, why can't we talk about it without feeling shame or putting ourselves down?

[Andres77]

That’s why you need a friend. someone you can trust not to do that because they love you and their goal is for you to get better not to put you down. not to compare themselves to you and feel better about themselves because you’re going through something horrible. that’s not a good friend

[Andres77]

I’m sorry you went through anything, but it seems like you’re getting better. and for that I’m thankful. I do hope you find what you need

[Audette]

Yes I did and getting my strength back. My thing is if you're more of a solitaire person, not by choice but life experience made you so. Then I would needed a help cause I could not trust anyone.

[Andres77]

True enough. Being an introvert myself I have very few friends but they are of quality.

[Luckycharms12]

Yes I have