So recently on a board I am on I posted something that I thought I would also put here. This is really exposing me. These are some of my feelings and thoughts and it feels very raw. Maybe if I just put it out there the feelings and thoughts will change.
I have read a little on the NVC and I get a lot of email type messages but I feel I am struggling. So here is my stuff. Anyone want to help me tackle it?
I kinda feel like having a pity party most recently. I feel like I am failing at many friendships or something. I just don’t seem to be connecting well with people other than my children, husband, and Parents.
I feel I am struggling to find support, to find a tribe, to find a real connection, to feel welcomed, to feel understood, to feel appreciated. I know this is all a bit jumbled. I could explain each one, but I fell bad taking up a lot of every ones time. Mostly I feel I try to put myself out there and either I don’t find a connection or I feel unappreciated and shut out. The later most recently would be about my sister.
:( I think we all feel that way sometimes?
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you have been telling your loved ones what it is you're clearly needing from them? It's very normal to go through these moments where we need a bit more and sometimes a little reassurance and acknowledgement can go a long way. Sometimes when I'm feeling this way I hold back hoping someone will notice and offer me what I need and feel even more down when I don't get it. To get what we need, we need to ask for it.
Warm thoughts your way,
Annie