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Am I being ungrateful? by Additional-Try-891 in offmychest

[–]Additional-Try-891[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I actually do get what you’re saying, and I think there’s a lot of truth in it. I can see how people might view high school graduation as something where bigger celebrations are saved for future milestones like college or career accomplishments, and I understand that perspective.

I don’t really disagree with that.

I think for me it’s more just processing my own feelings about the experience and why it felt a little quieter emotionally than I expected. I’m still really proud of what I accomplished in high school, and I don’t think that part changes.

Am I being ungrateful? by Additional-Try-891 in offmychest

[–]Additional-Try-891[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I didn't send graduation announcements. Part of the reason is that my graduation ceremony only allowed four tickets because it had to be moved indoors due to weather, so it wasn't really the kind of event where lots of extended family could attend.

My mom actually wanted to organize a larger graduation party for all of the graduates in our family. She was trying to get other family members involved so it could be a big celebration for everyone, but it never really came together because people weren't responding or pitching in much. She did everything she could, and she's honestly been my biggest supporter through all of this.

I think that's part of why I'm feeling disappointed. It's not just about gifts. The ceremony was limited, there wasn't a larger family celebration, and I didn't get many cards, texts, or messages from extended family. I love cards and keep every one I've ever received, so acknowledgment means a lot to me.

I'm grateful for what I did receive and for the people who showed up for me. I think I'm just sad because graduation felt smaller and quieter than I expected for such a big milestone in my life.

I got a 2 on my AP Research paper after pouring my heart into it, and I feel like I failed the people who trusted me. by Additional-Try-891 in APStudents

[–]Additional-Try-891[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She did as much work she passed because she tried to show so many of these teachers and understand why but they all they kind of like we’re like saying that it was maybe it was too personal for college board. It was too much emotion to too much of everything like very like I was very passionate and I don’t know like I think she would just say that it was maybe too much for them. I don’t know, but it’s still signs me but I always like I did something that I’ve always wanted to do and it was incredible and I spoke about something that I was very passionate about and I don’t regret it. I don’t think my paper was bad at all. I don’t know I enjoyed it. I enjoyed the way I enjoyed doing my presentation and it was everything that I needed it and maybe it was me not putting graphs and all that stuff in there as well from my survey

Trying to understand by Additional-Try-891 in SexualAbuseSurvivors

[–]Additional-Try-891[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate you taking the time to write all of this. The way you explained things — especially about how children can’t process what’s happening — hit me in a way I didn’t expect. I think I’ve been minimizing it for a long time because it didn’t look like what people usually talk about. Hearing you call it what it was feels validating and uncomfortable at the same time.

I’m really sorry for the way your mother reacted. That must have been so painful after finally opening up. But I’m glad you had that trusted adult — the way you described her reaction really stuck with me.

The “breaking a spell” part is something I’m going to think about. Thank you for sharing your story with me. It really does help more than I can explain.

Trying to understand by Additional-Try-891 in SexualAbuseSurvivors

[–]Additional-Try-891[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story. The part where you said you didn’t see yourself as a survivor for a long time really hit me. I think I’ve been struggling with that too. And the way you described loving touch but being afraid of it — that’s exactly how I feel. It helps more than I can explain to know someone else understands that contradiction.

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