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      Karisqq
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      As sb who has undergone mental abuse from my family, witnessed some abusive relationships in my family, studied in a dysfunctional school that teachers bullied students and colleagues, and sexually assaulted by my good friend, i have been oppressing my tears and anger in order to cope as a kid. But now, I really want to have a good cry in front of an adult and let them comfort me. As a kid I was too busy to survive and protect myself, but now after I got those three mental issues, I really need sb to hold me and protect me, and tell me that I’m safe and everything’s going to be okay, since it’s really hard to adjust myself  after growing up in such dysfunctional childhood…

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      Lisa
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      Hi Karisqq,

      It’s very normal and human to want comfort and you deserve to have that. These experiences in childhood can have such a massive impact on adult life. If you wanted some specialist support, you could reach out to NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood) who provide counselling and support.

      Take care and keep posting,
      Lisa

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