_Sky,

You have expressed in words what I have been feeling lately & didn't know how to put it into words. I think for me, the frustration I am finding is adding to what is going on in my own life. Buttons are being pushed that are already pushed daily. Frustration of not being listened to & being of no value or being wrong. Having my thoughts discouraged is something that is hard for me to accept & have delt with all my life & was able to fight back. When fighting back is inappropriate & silence is the only option....only adds to the internal frustration. I know that I hold the responsibility for my reaction to the situation. However I must realize that it is also my responsibility to take care of myself so that I do not harm myself with my reactions. I also am frustrated in coming to the realization that taking myself out of the situations that cause those reactions is probably my only solution in caring for myself.

Thank you for putting your feelings into words so that I could be able to define my feelings better. I hope you can come to terms with this stuff making sure you care for yourself.

You are not alone _Sky,
Debbie