Anonymous #1 8w

Any tips? I think it’s messing with me more than I knew.

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Anonymous OP 8w

Spend more time with people who actually do love you friends siblings anyone who actually shows you real love. For me, I ended up having to go no contact with my mom cuz I couldn't handle her constantly trying to control everything I do.

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Anonymous #1 8w

She told me growing up that I didn’t need friends because family comes first. I never made any friends thinking that was true. I feel so alone.

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Anonymous #1 8w

I still have trouble with physical contact with people, it's bearable now but I used to flinch whenever someone touched me cuz it was such a foreign sensation. I don't like hugs or any kind of sustained contact unless it's my siblings or really close friends. It can be really hard, but I signed up for therapy too, still waiting on an appointment tho the wait time to get started here is pretty long.

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Anonymous OP 8w

For me I have little brothers and sisters I take care of, so family is always first for me. I struggle a lot making friends but I've been lucky enough to find a few other people with tough childhoods that really helped me out. You're really strong to tlget this far all on your own like this. You can be proud of yourself, plus you're already aware you're struggling because a lack of motherly love. That's the first step to getting better

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