Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
There should be a support group for people who grew up or are growing in in viscious family systems. Maybe there is one. This kind of family could have physical, emotional abuse and/or sexual abuse, and/or alcoholsim and/or narcissism, abandonment, etc. i know all families have problems but some are really bad. I think the people who grew up in these know what I mean.
When you don't know if you are going to survive the day or your parent is going to beat you to death. or sexual abuse or psychological torture, lack of love, etc. My family had emotionsl abuse, physical abuse, narcissism, alcohol abuse, narcissitic parent, sexually inappropriate behaviors, emotional incest, and more.
I didn't know whether I would survive the day. I lived in fear for my life. And even now as an adult, I know they won't help me in a life and death situation that I have recently been in. That they will leave me for dead if they have the chance as they drive off in their fancy cars.
People who grow up in families like that get so damaged. If there isn't a support group for that maybe some of us could start one. If it hasn't happened to you you don't know what it's like. and it is weird how it just seems to stay with you for so long. I've never really gotten over the damage. I mean you can run and you can distract yourself but it's like burned into your soul for life what they did. I'm sorry to be writing so much. I'm really desperate tonight and I feel so competely alone and unloved. I miss my warm, nice little cats. They were the only ones who never hurt me.
I very much understand. You don’t have to be sorry you’re writing so much, I think it’s brave to reach out.
I’ve gone through a lot of the abuse you mentioned. At young ages I started getting shingles because the stress on my system. My whole central nervous system is actually pretty messed up from having to be in fight or flight my whole life. For what it’s worth If you ever started a support group here like what you mentioned I’d join it.
Also if you ever feel like checking it out, there’s a really good PTSD support group here. I’ve been through multiple traumas in my life from childhood to adulthood, including a situation that I had to escape & almost died when my ex tried to murder me. So finally getting diagnosed I was diagnosed with CPTSD (from childhood) & PTSD.
.... sorry I may be rambling here (I’m super tired) but there’s a lot of people on the PTSD board that have been through all types of the abuse you mentioned above & if you ever want to check it out, I bet you would get a lot support & understanding there.
I’m sorry you’re having such a tough night, you have my empathy. I don’t know your situation, but is there any way you could get/adopt another kitty. My cat helps me a lot, he’s the only one I have rite now. In between all my doctor appointments & all the stuff I have to deal with with my health & injury stuff, he’s like my little angel by my side.
Sending you support, strength & many prayers
Gentlest of hugs <3
Thanks again for understanding.