maybe that feeling of not existing is because the parentals repeatedly invalidated our perceptions, OUR truth
Yes, Fuzzy, that makes sense to me...
so then when a friend (or even someone who isn't a friend) does the same...
is it something like that?
It can be for me at times until I remember that I am not powerless in that situation. I don't do the "think on your feet" thing very well...so I have pat answers/remarks to give me time to focus on what I will say...and I will say it.
Is there a way to reframe "not existing"?
Invisible, unimportant, not heard? Any sound familiar to you?
(no need to reply, you exist, not sure about me though)
Baloney, pastrami...you exist as much as everyone here does, my friend.
think i should delete this
Why? You spoke of painful things...more poison being let go.