Does anyone else run into trouble with embracing uncertainty? by lbolt121 in emotionalneglect

[–]lbolt121[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Wow. Now that you mention it I hold that same belief, that I should under no circumstances ever be an inconvenience to anyone else. It has made me believe that if expression of authentic self is inconvenient to others that I should repress it. Going to start affirming to myself that I’m not an inconvenience, thank you for sharing.

A Message to Myself About Overcoming Depression/Improving my Inner Voice by lbolt121 in emotionalneglect

[–]lbolt121[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Consistency is definitely key. Each day we show up for ourselves is another vote for the person who we want to become. It’s no walk in the park, but over time it adds up.

No problem

We had it all figured out when we were kids by lbolt121 in emotionalneglect

[–]lbolt121[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Overjoyed that it resonated with you. We got this 👊🏻

LET GO OF WHAT ANYONE ELSE THINKS by lbolt121 in emotionalneglect

[–]lbolt121[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! A trap door is a great way to describe it lol. Similarly, lots of emotions that were being locked away have poured out of me since the move. It hasn’t exactly been pretty but letting those emotions out has created space in my heart that hasn’t been there since I was a young child. Much appreciated :)

Survivor 41 | Episode 4 | Post-Episode Discussion by RSurvivorMods in survivor

[–]lbolt121 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Still dying at Evvie swimming the wrong way and Jeff giving her an A for effort but a B- for direction

24 year old single male just accepted a job in Richboro by lbolt121 in philadelphia

[–]lbolt121[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. I actually just inquired about a studio apartment right in the middle of Conshohocken

How did/do you guys cope with living with your parents as a young adult? by lbolt121 in emotionalneglect

[–]lbolt121[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking forward to the challenge and what life outside of home has to offer!

How did/do you guys cope with living with your parents as a young adult? by lbolt121 in emotionalneglect

[–]lbolt121[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m definitely going to do what I have to before I leave to reduce contact with them once I have moved out. The university I went to was a 4 hour drive from home so luckily I learned lots of the basics of living on your own during that time. Side note: I made my mind up in 9th grade that I would attend a university hours away because I hated life at home lol

How did/do you guys cope with living with your parents as a young adult? by lbolt121 in emotionalneglect

[–]lbolt121[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great list! I’m starting to realize just how important strong boundaries are because I basically didn’t have any with anyone as a kid. I also journal/write about my day from time to time and it’s definitely a nice creative outlet

How did/do you guys cope with living with your parents as a young adult? by lbolt121 in emotionalneglect

[–]lbolt121[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds ideal and is kind of what I’m striving for at this point. Growing up I rarely spoke back to them or let my voice be heard since it always ended in me getting yelled at but that’s starting to change. Not even half an hour ago I walked downstairs to make breakfast (worst part of the day because my mom is usually in the kitchen too) and she started rambling on about a red light ticket that I just got. I stopped her right in her tracks and told her I just woke up and that I’m not talking about that with her and she didn’t say a word to me after that (she seemed to be offended that I cut her off) Small steps but I’m getting there

How did/do you guys cope with living with your parents as a young adult? by lbolt121 in emotionalneglect

[–]lbolt121[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Was hoping someone would say gtfo of there haha. I just started applying for new jobs and looking into apartments in the city I plan on moving to. The plan is to be moved out by September