This is a first, reaching out because I’ve reached my end thinking this is going to take so much energy to write and expecting no response it hardly seems worth the effort. I’m a walking contradiction… I’ve read a few enteries and like some of you, I suffered a horribly abusive childhood however I can’t get over it. That said, I’m house bound, self inflicted. I haven’t left my house in ages, afraid of being judged, having to talk, seeing someone I know and having to pretend that my life is perfect which it isn’t. I’ve lots of bad habits, one of many is talking in circles, I’m sorry. I’ve was diagnosed with clinical depression at age 17, been on antidepressants since forever. My first suicide attempt was at 13, I don’t think I wanted to die cause I called a family member when I began feeling very much out of sorts and she rushed me to the hospital, where the Dr’s didn’t believe that I had taken the amount of medication that I truly had, here began my fight with life, every aspect of it. Oh shit, I remember when I was discharged my mother came to get me and was supposed to bring a change of clothes and forgot underwear and shoes, yup, humiliating. Fast forward to today, countless failed suicide attempts later, living w a man who treats me like arm candy or like shit depending on the day lol (I glance in the mirror and see an unattractive, desperate, pathetic ANGRY sad empty desperate loser)
I’ve never loved him. I never wanted to love him, I just settled like I always do, thinking that I don’t deserve better so wtf, just settle. he was a way out from my verbally physically abusive family. I hate him, that’s so mean, I wish I didn’t feel that way but I do. He’s always been emotionally unavailable so talking to him is like talking to a brick wall. Why I do this I’ve not a clue, I PUSH EVERYONE WHO CARES ABOUT ME OUT OF MY LIFE, and I wonder why I’m so lonely….I haven’t anyone to talk to, my dear sweet older brother has Autism, my older sister is a fuc—g abusive drunk. (I don’t know who was more abusive her or my mother, I guess her cause she still treats me as though I were a piece of shit, deserving of her abuse. I had to install an alarm system on my ” house” bcuz of her threats of death. My father has Alzheimer’s and he was my rock, he still is in a weird way. His health declining rapidly is gut wrenching and the day he doesn’t rmbr me is the day I WILL DIE. He wasn’t perfect, but he cared, he listened and never judged. My dad always knew what to say, how to be a parent like, not perfect, abusive but for some strange reason I always forgave him. My emotionally, verbally, physically abusive mother died wen I was 28. The abuse started wen I was soooo young. I don’t have much memory of my childhood but the bits I do rmbr suck. She’d have me awake, dancing w her at all hrs of the morning memories of the latter as early as grade 1…it got worse. She’d slap me in front of my friends, belittle me at any time she could, as I stood wide eyed, tearing up, wishing the floor wud open up and swallow me, this was my childhood and my life until she died. The last words she uttered to me were, “you’re the devils spawn” how am I ever to get over those words, from my flesh and blood? I can’t, haven’t and won’t. As I ramble on, bk to my dad, she threw him out wen I was 11. In hindsight, I should’ve left with him, but never knew I could. She had such a tight reign on me, I loathed her. Now that my dad needs me, I can’t be there for him. I don’t leave my house, going through another episode of agoraphobia, debilitating. Everyday a piece of me dies. I wish I were happy, could smile and feel that smile instead of the dread and despair. Can I PLEASE get a hug. I long for human touch…
Back to today, barely existing, walking on eggshells feeling the lowest I’ve felt in my entire life, pretending to be ok. I’m lonely, OMG IM SO VERY LONELY whether it be by my own hand/will, I am so damn lonely that the thought of going through one more hour, minute sickens me. I want to be free of this nightmare that won’t go away, how much longer I can endure this life remains to be seen. Biggest fear, screwing it up again and living worse off than I feel I am now. If there’s no such thing as a perfect crime then there’s no such thing as a perfect self inflicted exit, or is there?
I, I, I, that word urg but I am sorry. I’ve wanted to be done with this hell on earth for years, I’m too afraid to try again and NOT succeed. I lay in bed all day, everyday hating life, wondering why I’m still here, not sleeping at night and thinking so much that my head feels like it’s going to explode… I’ve become someone I don’t know or like, if I weren’t here, no one would notice…I just don’t care anymore… And I need a hug so badly it hurts.
I don’t know how much of my rant makes sense, it’s all over the place which is indicative of where my heads at. Thanks for reading, sorry for the overwhelming use of “I”, don’t much expect a response, don’t really need one, just needed to vent. <3
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You have a lot on your plate. A lot of issues you are dealing with. I came from an abusive home and it took me ages to be able to forgive and forget and move forward but I eventually did. I think I got sorted out with that buy the age of 30. It can be done but I know its hard. When people hurt us when we are a child its a real thick pain that can last the rest of our lives in some cases and it can hinder our growth as a person. I am sorry that you had to go through that. You shouldn’t say that you are nothing because you are NOT. Just because your career took a little setback that does not mean that your life is over. I also have had issues like that. I have a disability and there have been times when my career was interrupted by medical issues. But we can bounce back and get a normal life again with time. So don’t be so hard on yourself. You still are a worthwhile person and you can get out and about someday and get your life back in order the way you’d like it to be. I am also a lonely person as well. I haven’t been in a lasting relationship with a woman for a long time. Every time I go out to start dating some issue pops up and it doesn’t work out. Loneliness can be hard to deal with. I have come to just learn to enjoy keeping busy in solitude and enjoy the times I have with my friends So I have kind of given up on being in a relationship for the time being. Try to take little steps toward getting your life the way you want it. Try to forgive people you need to forgive. Try to forget the pain of your childhood and move forward. I know its not easy but It can be done. Try to find a few things that you like to do that brings you JOY. Sounds like you could use some joy in your life. Believe that things can get better. Try to adopt a positive mindset toward your life and your future.. and try to stop dwelling on the past. OK.
Thanks for posting some of your story.
Your words have been read and heard.
So many lonely people in the world how can we be so all alone
Your not the only one who feels alone and welcome
It’s hard to write thru a waterfall of tears…
Ty for replying
Thanks for sharing your story. I’m sorry that you are suffering. You are not alone. A lot of us feel similar to the way you do. I hope you keep posting because it may help you feel better to get some of this off your chest. You don’t have to be alone. Maybe you can take baby steps to get out more. Maybe find a support group for your illness? What was your career? Maybe you can get back to work? I don’t know your whole story but too much isolation can be crippling. I’m wishing good things for you. Don’t give up.
Tyou. Gosh you’re too kind. Never had I imagined that I’d find solice in an online chat room…better than sitting in a dark room, silenced by my own thoughts wishing, praying, longing for someone to listen Or something
I never thought anyone would respond, it seems like no one wants to hear my bullshit and it warms my heart that you guys took the time to reply, thank you. I’m having one of those days, can’t think of anything to say. I’m baffled that you guys care, and understand and my pple don’t or won’t. Tired of this facade and thanks for letting me be me…
thank you so much for sharing … this is the only pla?e i feel comfortable at all