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Comment on Are You Able to Hold Hope in Life? by Peter OFHSoupkitchen

Peter OFHSoupkitchen — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:29:48 +0000

I agree that it is hard to find hope, especially if you experience a traumatic situation in your life. I experience a sense of being alone despite having a family. I also don’t want to be a burden, so I tried so hard to get up and fix my life.

Comment on A Daughter’s Pain – a Mother’s Happiness: Growing up with a Jealous, Narcissistic Mother by 91cube

91cube — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:26:32 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story. It’s heartbreaking yet incredibly relatable for many who have experienced similar dynamics with a parent. Your courage in addressing such difficult emotions and experiences highlights the importance of recognizing and healing from the impact of a narcissistic upbringing. I appreciate the insight you provided into navigating these relationships and finding strength on the path to recovery.

Comment on When Mothers Hate Their Daughters by Natalie M

Natalie M — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:52:28 +0000

I have a story about this as well, for now I’m grateful to see this more clearly for myself in how I can relate you. I was the fifth of six children. My mother would openly say in front of me how she only ever wanted four kids. My next older sibling was a brother as well, only none months older than me. She would line me up with the boys ont the porch and cut my hair just loke theirs. She said it was the only hair cut she knew, but she didn’t do this to my older sister and would take me to a salon on someone’s house to this weird woman who continued to give me that same awful hair cut until middle school when one of my friends mother’s took me to real salon in seventh grade. Once my appearance became more attractive I started being treated differently. Much more controlling. My clothes and shoes were hand me down from the boys. Was also constantly mistaken for a boy and she delighted in humiliating me. Thank for posting this.

Comment on Irritable Is Not Anger by Lesley Vlietstra

Lesley Vlietstra — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:06:03 +0000

Thank you. I really liked this piece for its clear and precise explanation of what may be beneath certain responses. I appreciated, also, that you showed that, while the person on the receiving end of anger, frustration and irritation, has the responsibility to deal with their own feelings, the person presenting with such strong responses also needs to take responsibility for learning to understand why.

Comment on The Dysphoric Nature of Redefining Yourself by Adan Rhoades

Adan Rhoades — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:35:24 +0000

In reply to Lesley Vlietstra. Lesley, Thank you for your kind remarks. I don't believe most people find deep and honest introspection palatable, but it's necessary for anyone who wishes to attain a higher form of being. Perhaps, in a way, we are lucky when the drive for fearless introspection is driven by the promise of peace.

Comment on Healing from Parental Alienation: One Conversation at a Time by Joanna White

Joanna White — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:21:33 +0000

My beautiful sister died in 2015 leaving behind four children ranging in ages from 4 to 12.Her husband has systematically alienated the children from their maternal grandmother, aunties and three cousins.Our mother is now 97 and nearing the end of her life.She has not seen or spoken to my sister’s 2 older children for over 10 years, around 8 years for the 2 younger ones.They live 30 minutes from her.I recently let them know that her health was declining and that if they wanted to reach out to her, time was running out.They did not even respond.During my sisters life they had a loving and healthy relationship with their grandmother and extended family on their mother’s side.This is more than tragic as the alienation seems to complete and permanent.It’s great to have the support of groups such as yours because unless you’ve experienced this, it’s hard to believe people can be so incredibly cruel.

Comment on Control As a Trauma Response: Knowing You Were Powerless Helps You Heal by Death of the author – Unsequenced Life

Death of the author – Unsequenced Life — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:27:53 +0000

[…] — to convince readers of the importance of psychological well-being to overall flourishing. “Control as a trauma response” sure explains a lot about Attia’s earlier desire to specialize in surgery, and his lifelong […]

Comment on Developmental Trauma Part 4 – Why Healing Can Feel Harder Before It Feels Better-When the Wounded Part Emerges by Rebecca Wimer

Rebecca Wimer — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:07:19 +0000

So helpful, thank you

Comment on The Boy Behind the Armor by Patty

Patty — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:34:54 +0000

Lovely. And so pertintent to me also. Thank you.

Comment on The Boy Behind the Armor by Bob

Bob — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:28:44 +0000

Wow! This could have been written about me if I had a little sister. As a child I always felt like an unwanted guest and have carried that around with me through my life. It was very helpful to read your poem and to be reminded that I am not alone.