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Originally Posted by xRavenx
I was really irritable today. I didn't mean to take out my anger on anyone, but when I came home, I did. I feel bad about it. At the same time, I was triggered by a family member who pointed out how "non functional," I am. I feel like a failure sometimes. Around the house, I am bad at keeping everything in order, going through my mail on time, cleaning everything as timely as I should, and cooking. These things create so much anxiety. I don't leave things dirty, but I can be disorganized. Growing up in a home where expectations are high has affected my self-esteem.
Sometimes I think about if I were to have a spouse, what I would bring to the relationship. I was engaged a long time ago, but I think part of the reason his love faded for me was because I wasn't great at upkeeping everything to his standards.
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I am feeling pretty "non-functional" again. It would hurt me to have someone else point that out to me right now, even though I know it's true.
My self-esteem also suffers in this way. I was brought up under a lot of criticism.
Somehow, my husband accepts me and my "stuff." Thankfully.
Hugs to you, xRavenx!

WC