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Angelo Dias's avatar

Thanks for sharing this. As a person that had the same kind of "very nice childhood" intertwined with "very nice trauma moments", I relate with what you wrote. My go-to personality trait after my personal issues was the "make fun of yourself and you'll be laughing together" and that had taken me to a wrong path in life. This has been the target of therapy for years now and I think I finally got it in control. Thanks again for sharing your experiences, it's nice to know we're not alone.

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Julia's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I understand exactly what you mean by using that anxiety as a motivator. I’ve struggled for decades with fear and anxiety as a result of an abusive person in my life compounded by an inherent shyness. What helped/helps me a lot is not only painting and art but also exercise. Walking especially. Those hurtful memories and subsequent anxieties never seem to go away but I have found that over time they are less powerful as new memories and friendships flood them out. Having some stability in relationships is such a relief also. I hope you are doing well these days. Thanks so much, Kyle. Take care.

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