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I am so sorry. Sometimes family can be harsh. They don't understand that the feelings you are having cannot be controlled. It is way outside of the realm of "suck it up". Families also like to "fix" things because honestly I think it makes them feel better. The truth of it is tha...

It sounds like a lot of the things you are experiencing have come from your past. You have developed ways of behaving that are not really you, but a result of being conditioned to behave that way. I want to encourage you to please go see a doctor. They will not dismiss you like your father did. If y...

I am so sorry. Bullying is wrong and selfish. People who engage in it are narcissistic and insecure. You don't have to find value in their opinions. You have value my friend. You are worth so very much. This stage of life is difficult, especially if you don't have people affirming you and telling yo...

It sounds like you are doing all the right things. And that you are so patient with your friend. Someday she will realize that you have been the kind and compassion friend who has been there all along. It also sounds like she is unable to process feelings and emotions. I know I struggled with this a...