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Today is another gloomy, dark and rainy day here. It got me to thinking about pretty much all my life I've been made to feel that I don't matter.
My parents were busy with stuff and didn't really want to hear about my problems. It was worse at school. I got picked on mercelessly and the teachers didn't care. I remember 1 kid used to tell me he was going to kill me when I was in the 1st grade. This was 1976 before schools cared about bullying. I would tell the teacher's aide what he said because I was scared and she would just laugh at me.
This is continued into my adult life. At jobs I was reminded that I could be replaced. My 1st husband ignored me unless he wanted something. My 2nd husband liked to mommyed so he got sulky if I didn't do what he wanted.
My family did give a lot of attention when I had my big nervious breakdown but some members let me know I was being a burden.
I take care of myself like I was taught and I expect people to do the same. It doesn't mean they do.
It's just sad to be treated that way.
I want you to know that you matter.
Hugs
My parents were busy with stuff and didn't really want to hear about my problems. It was worse at school. I got picked on mercelessly and the teachers didn't care. I remember 1 kid used to tell me he was going to kill me when I was in the 1st grade. This was 1976 before schools cared about bullying. I would tell the teacher's aide what he said because I was scared and she would just laugh at me.
This is continued into my adult life. At jobs I was reminded that I could be replaced. My 1st husband ignored me unless he wanted something. My 2nd husband liked to mommyed so he got sulky if I didn't do what he wanted.
My family did give a lot of attention when I had my big nervious breakdown but some members let me know I was being a burden.
I take care of myself like I was taught and I expect people to do the same. It doesn't mean they do.
It's just sad to be treated that way.
I want you to know that you matter.
Hugs
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Mom and I have errands to run this morning. She said we can get sushi for lunch though. I go back to work today. What are you looking forward to this weekend?
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Lets make ot a good beginning to the weekHow can we start the day off on a positive note!I have several chores planned that I have been putting off but I'm determined to accomplish todaySo I'm feel grateful for accomplishmentsI hope that you all have a fabulous week!!Sending hugs...xo
you are a great and wonderful individual and thanks for the reminder that we matter, i also feel invisible most of the time. hugs.
My parents ignored me - still do - and I've adopted myself into my husband's family because they actually care!
Feeling misunderstood is a terrible feeling - being ignored is even worse. Thank you for writing such a heartfelt post. xoxo
We deserve to be treated with respect.....our lives matter.
All I can say is try not to allow people to ignore you. Stand up for your rights...at some point someone will come around.
(I know easier said than done). But it works.
You are important to me Jenn.
I have had similar experiences and reading your experiences brings a tear to my eye!
((((Hugs)))) let's be free to be you and me!
hugs. :)