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Not able to express feelings

proudaunt
proudaunt
I wish I had the same skills as all of you. I am unable to express my feelings, worries and concerns in a written format. I get so much from everyone elses post which is great, just wish I could ask for help with my problems. Just venting

Another skill taken by my abuser.
arfie
arfie
Well, your abuser didn't take the skill too far. This post is eloquent in its simplicity.

ENCORE! ENCORE!
proudaunt
proudaunt
Thanks Arfie I can always count on your support. I look forward to your posts.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Ditto what arfie said. Looks like a clear expression of feelings to me...
TwilightStar
TwilightStar
Dont feel bad about it. Abusers, they take away our validation. When you live a life where what you feel doesnt matter how are you supposed to know how to express it? And effectively, at that?

With time, patients, and baby steps, you will be able to articulate yourself better.

Also, dont limit yourself to words. Sometimes art, music, dancing or something else makes sense more than a string of words.

For myself at least, I can talk circles all over my situation, but real expression doesnt come with words very well.

Dont give up.
guayaba
guayaba
Sometimes the feelings we need to express are preverbal. For some people, they had these experiences and emotions before they even had words to describe anything.

I also think extreme emotioal situations sometimes defy language. In the moment you are just so stressed you can't come up with the words. How long it takes to put the parts together after and make meaning of it will vary from person to person.

Proudaunt, the fact that you read and participate here makes it probable that some of these things are falling into place for you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
you still have that skill, bring it up, express whatever you can i guess that all of us been at that point of silence or not being able to express our feelings scared of being hurt all over and over or ashamed and feel guilty about what happened in our life

it does take some time and baby steps, healing is proces and depends from person to person how it goes on

i hope and wish you to feel better
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