That kind of loneliness can be really, really horrible. I did deal with childhood abuse from a young age, but one of the very worst aspects of it was the feeling that nobody would help me, which led to the belief that I simply wasn't worth helping. I don't think abuse has to be present for that feeling to be incredibly damaging if it persists for any length of time. I am sorry it wasn't picked up sooner, I am sorry that more was not done to counter it.
Also, it's okay to acknowledge all the experiences (happy or sad) that make you who you are, but also to mourn for what you might have accomplished and who you might have been if you had had access to diagnosis, help and support sooner.
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Date: 2019-11-19 03:18 pm (UTC)From:That kind of loneliness can be really, really horrible. I did deal with childhood abuse from a young age, but one of the very worst aspects of it was the feeling that nobody would help me, which led to the belief that I simply wasn't worth helping. I don't think abuse has to be present for that feeling to be incredibly damaging if it persists for any length of time. I am sorry it wasn't picked up sooner, I am sorry that more was not done to counter it.
Also, it's okay to acknowledge all the experiences (happy or sad) that make you who you are, but also to mourn for what you might have accomplished and who you might have been if you had had access to diagnosis, help and support sooner.