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Libby Walkup's avatar

I have been living in my small hometown under duress for a year.

And though not all of my experiences were terrible. I can relate to the flashbacks and for me feeling stuck and infantilized again in the childhood emotional abuse I suffered and all the obligation to live a certain way and be a certain way and show up a certain way.

Basically I feel like I’m reliving my teenage life and it wasn’t good. The vibe here for me is not good. Even if I don’t see anyone.

So I wish you the absolute best possible vibes in this situation.

On the upside feeling those feels, however painful, does move them through your nervous system. And could possibly free you from things that maybe you’ve been carrying around with you unwittingly. I don’t know if that’s a silver lining for you, but it’s the only one I’ve got to work with in my situation. 🖤🖤🖤

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Kathryn Mockler's avatar

Thanks so much. Yes it does feel like reliving the teenage years! I wish the best for you as well.

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Libby Walkup's avatar

Thank you so much. May we never have to do this again!

Also I hope for the best possible situation with your mom. 🖤

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Lilian Nattel 📚♀🌏's avatar

Oh that’s awful! Sending hugs!

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