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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up in a dysfunctional, neglectful home. There were good moments growing up so don’t want to catastrophize, but the impact has been real. I learned to internalize everything and keep going. On the outside I’ve built a decent life; inside it’s been depression, anxiety, low self-worth, and shame. In my 40s, I started therapy. My therapist is great, but the work is intense. After four months, I stopped, though I plan to return. It’s helped me see connections and parts of myself I ignored but I don’t feel better. In some ways I feel worse. I was numb before; now I see the depth of it, and it hurts. There’s no do-over childhood. For those who’ve been here: does it get better? How? Are my expectations unrealistic? I don’t want to keep hurting. I want to let this go and stop it from shaping my life.[/quote]
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