Thanks for typing that Miss Katie, I think I joined this site initially 12 years ago
I can find many parallels with my own journey , : . I found the last paragraph particularly pertinent because I'm now genuinely happy to read that someone has been able to find some peace and self-love and improved their life from what must have been a dark and difficult situation . When I first joined ,I hated these threads with a passion, I would tell myself that the person who had penned it was either lying about their issues or that they never really suffered that badly in the first place. I can see now that it was just some kind of maladaptive coping mechanism because they just made me feel insecure or jealous, probably both.
I think it's important for forums of this nature to include positive stories of recovery and growth as well as supporting those who are struggling and low on hope.
I hope you to continue to grow and kick ass.
Bloody phone calls eh? it might take me another 39 years to finally get over that bullplop