Childhood trauma

[Matty19901]

Hi so long story short I've gone through a childhood trauma and would like to chat to some people if anyone is interested 

[rav3n]

hey @Matty19901!

hmm i feel very mixed about my childhood trauma if i'm honest, most of my trauma stems from my relationship with my mum - i hate that she did/said certain things that honestly contributed to a lot of my social anxiety, but also those experiences are the reason I'm really empathetic towards others and I've been able to help a lot of my friends with similar struggles.

what about you? would love to hear from you 😊

[ArraDreaming]

Hi @Matty19901 I am around and have experienced childhood trauma

[Matty19901]

Ok can we chat? 

[Matty19901]

@ArraDreaming 

[Matty19901]

@rav3n mine is due to my dad and things he did and said. It's affected my adult life where I'm angry quite often, lack confidence and has made me become a people pleaser

[tyme]

I'm sorry to hear that @Matty19901 ,

I hear how past trauma can affect one into their adulthood. It sounds incredibly hard.

Do you have people you can talk to to help work through some of this?

You deserve to be supported.

[rav3n]

@Matty19901 i relate to the anger and lack of confidence! it hurts when its your own family that treats you poorly when they're supposed to love you the most. 

have you found strategies to help with the anger, self-confidence and/or people pleasing?

[Matty19901]

No I unfortunately don't that's why I came here hoping for some people who would like a chat with me possibly make friends who knows 

[Matty19901]

@rav3n no I haven't found anything that works it's all been stuff that only patches the surface not looking at the main issue