I'm so sorry this happened to you perfectsilence! Rohag, I know exactly where you're coming from too 'cause I dealt with bullies the first 9 years of my cognitive thinking life. Since kindergarten I've dealt with a-holes calling me names and just brutally verbally abusing me. I've since forgiven them, but bullying always gets hard. If someone calls me one of those old names or ridicules me in the same way, it triggers self-destructive thoughts in my mind.

I've also driven home in a not-so-sober state recently. I wasn't planning on drinking much, but I did and I was lucky to make it home without committing any traffic infractions. It does get tough my dear, but believe me we can get through it!

Don't believe what your mind is telling you (that those nasty things are true). We should both try to rise above those voices and stay strong! We're all here for you.