Hello love

I actually haven't opened up to anyone about this. The type of culture my friends and family have is a type of culture that drives people, like myself, far away. Very judgmental , very religious , very critical. I find it actually more comfortable in opening up to complete strangers than opening up to the people I actually know.

I've learnt that all the trauma I've experienced in my teenage years were actually the ones who damaged me the most. Its very difficult trying to deal with it now.

I tried counselling before, but it was complete agony trying to open up. I'm still working on it.

Thank you <3

Family can sometimes be the worst people to open up to when they should be the most supportive. It took me about 12 years to open up to my parents, my mum can be pretty judgemental which even took me by surprise. Sorry to hear that your family are judgemental and critical.

So is it just online that you open up to people? I've joined chat sites before and been able to open up to people there, people I'm not going to see face-to-face.

And I've noticed that teenage trauma is quite common among young people. Relationships seem to do more harm when you're in your teens. If you want to say anything, whether it is about how you're feeling or just chit chat, feel free to get in touch. X

That sounds incredibly tragic and devastating. Have you spoken to any of his friends and family?

I think there is something quite unique and significant about experiencing emotional trauma in your teenage years. From difficult breakups to abuse and then deaths of loved ones. You're still developing how to balance and manage your feelings and emotions, often swinging from extremes.

When I worked in mental Health services, there was a psychologist who specialised in counseling young people who had difficult disengagements with loved ones. Have you sought any therapy with regard to this? Any specialised bereavement counseling?

*hug*