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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967
I’m sorry you are experiencing this. I don’t see you as a joke or as invisible. Your posts are always encouraging and very helpful. I read your posts and smile. Is it the same people treating you badly? Sending big hugs.  |
Thanks. Nice to hear you find my posts helpful, that they have a positive effect. Yes to your question. They'll say they hear me, but soon after will start back up again with the same behavior I clearly stated made me feel bad before. Moments of "niceness" often seem dishonest and manipulative. At least I am able to keep my distance the majority of the time.
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Originally Posted by Shazerac
I do hear you  I'm just wondering....have you gotten any therapy for this. Being ignored or laughed at and not taken seriously as a child can leave you with problems as an adult.
It's not fair but it is what it is. Until I worked through my issues from my family of origin, I chose relationships with people who did not respect me and abused me. Once I got past that I naturally gravitated towards more kind, supportive and loving friends and husband. |
I appreciate your post. It's good you were able to find people who genuinely care. Glad people treat you better now. I have gone to therapy and have picked up some useful tools. I just wish I was wired completely different sometimes. It feels awful being so emotionally in tune with everything and everyone sometimes. Empath here. I've done some research and have been facing some ugly truths about the dynamics of my family and why I've always felt like an outsider thrown in the mix. Anyway, people are dealing with bigger problems in the world. Thanks for your post.