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Originally Posted by Shawn447
Then why even continue on living if it doesn't get better? I didn't ask to be born a person who would be bullied nor did I ask for the life long problems that will likely happen because of it. I didn't ask for any of this.
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I repectfully disagree that it doesn't get better, that has not been my experience (I was bullied over 30 years ago now).
That said, I do believe bullying has long term effects on many people, and I think many of us can identify with what you write about. We cope at the time in the best way we can but as children we don't have the knowledge or experience that we do as adults - often the way we cope is by shutting others out, and that can be a hard habit to break. I think it's common to have problems making connections is adulthood - and it can be isolating and distressing.
I would personally recommend reading up on the long term effects of bullying, so you can better understand your own reactions:
4 common long-term effects of being bullied
What you are feeling is valid - and I think this expression of anger is normal too, it could be a sign that you are ready to address this issue and begin to heal those wounds.