Avatar Posted by kamoy7 34 days ago (Question)
For years I went through life experiencing pain and trying to forget them by moving from place to place, being with guys who didn;t deserve me, and not think of my pain. I was molestated for several years as a kid and I believe, now that I allow myself to face it, that's where sufficating/ running away from my pain began. I was depressed for many years,self destructive ways, and very, very low self-esteem. I am now 26 years old. After moving out many times, my 10 year old daughter and I are again back living with my mom because of my irresponsible budgetting. I am going to college and I work peir diem at a hospital, but I dont make $300 every 2 weeks, so I feel hopeless;like things won't ever change for me . I pushed away all of my friends and its had for me to make new ones and keep them. I wrote all of this because I just want some help, I need someone to talk to, so I can brake these chains from the past. I know that I can live a happy life, but when I'm going through I just need to be able to have someone to turn to for advise. If there is any advise out there, its welcome Thanx


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Written by Chemar 33 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Hi

so sorry to hear of what you have been through.

in these situations it really is best to have one on one counseling with a compassionate therapist as there are so many layers of the past that you need to work thru

do you have any health insurance? if not you may be eligible for state medicaid for yourself and your child so do check into that. If no insurance yet you can also try your county mental health department for a possible start to therapy.

have you visited the forums here at PsychCentral yet? Just click the button at the very top of the page that says "Community". You will find others there who have also been thru childhood traumas and who can offer you the care and understanding that you need from a support group. There may also be active support groups in your area too.

it is really good that you have begun to talk about the things that are troubling you. You are taking the first steps to healing.

all the best

Written by Clyde 32 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

I definitely think that you are making a good first couple of steps in what you are doing.

It is a good thing you are living with your Mom till you get back on your feet.

PsychCentral is a good thing as well. Is there any way you can get some financial help or psychological help locally near you?

Best,

Clyde


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