Hello! I've been reading through this discussion and honestly, everyone here is so unbelievably strong. It's really inspiring!

As for me, I struggled with family issues for a long time. As far back as I can remember, my parents were never really that nice of people to me. I get why. They were stressed, going through their own problems, and had nowhere to really express their frustration. There's still some things they did that I'll never forgive them for, though.

We managed to patch things up around a year ago. Talking to them is still a bit shaky, but we're actually on speaking terms and can joke around every now and then. I'm able to understand them a bit and we connect more. I've started getting closer to my sister, as well, who I had probably the worst relationship with out of all my family members.

I had many, many abusive romantic partners. I haven't been in a single good relationship, except for the one I'm in now. My boyfriend makes me so happy. Even though I struggle getting close to people and communicating because of all the bad experiences I had with others, he's able to help me. He makes me feel safe. One of the best people I've met!

My mental state took a sharp dive recently. I was so apathetic, unmotivated, and uncaring. But for the last couple of days, I've started really working on building positivity and confidence! It's worked fairly well and I'm starting to act like my old self again!

All of the friends I had, except for my boyfriend, has left me. Not a single one stayed. Sometimes I'm extremely alone. It's almost suffocating how alone I am at points. Yet my partner is there for me. My sister is there for me. I'm gathering enough courage to try and talk to others and form new friendships. It's a new beginning for me!

Sometimes things can be really bleak. You can't see where the gloom may end. You might be convinced it'll never end. Yet, through every hardship I've faced, including several ones I didn't mention; they've always ended positively. I've always found some type of resolve.

I hope everyone here is doing well and feels better soon!