I'm exhausted, drained, and completely fed up with my job as a nurse. The long hours, endless paperwork, and emotional toll of dealing with illness and trauma have taken a devastating impact on my mental and physical health.
I feel like I'm just going through the motions, losing myself in the process. The compassion and empathy that drove me to become a nurse in the first place are slowly fading away, replaced by frustration, anxiety, and dread.
I wish I could just walk away, but the thought of starting over in a new career is daunting. I'm stuck, feeling trapped in a profession that's sucking the life out of me.
I'm suffocating under a pile of bills and debt. Every paycheck goes straight to creditors, leaving me with barely enough to cover essentials. I'm constantly stressed, wondering how I'll make ends meet. It feels like I'm drowning, with no lifeline in sight.
I'm at my wit's end with my car. It's always something. I just spent $1100 on new front rotors at Pep Boys, and now I'm dealing with another issue.
It seems like every time I fix one problem, another one pops up. I've replaced the brakes, the battery, and even the alternator. You'd think that after all that, it would be running smoothly. But nope.
I'm starting to feel like I'm throwing money down the drain. Every repair bill feels like a punch to the gut. I'm not getting any younger, and I shouldn't be stressing about my car all the time.
I just want a car that works. Is that too much to ask? I'm not looking for luxury or perfection. Just something that will get me where I need to go without breaking down.
Has anyone else dealt with this kind of frustration? How did you handle it?
I'm standing right here, holding my newborn baby, and yet it feels like I'm invisible. Every time we're out in public or have visitors, everyone flocks to my boyfriend, cooing over the baby and praising him for being such a great dad.
Meanwhile, I'm just standing here, feeling like a ghost. No one asks me how I'm doing or how motherhood is treating me. No one comments on how well I'm caring for our baby or how I'm adjusting to this new role.
It's like I've disappeared, and all that's left is the baby and my boyfriend. I'm just an accessory, a prop to facilitate their interactions.
I know people mean well, but it hurts to feel so overlooked. I'm the one who carried this baby for nine months, who gave birth to them, and who is now responsible for their care and well-being.
I'm not just a mom; I'm a person, too. I have thoughts, feelings, and experiences that deserve to be acknowledged and validated.
I wish people would see me, really see me, and not just look past me to my boyfriend and the baby.... Read More
I'm so tired of people downplaying ADHD just because they think they can "relate" to it.
Just because you get distracted sometimes or have trouble focusing doesn't mean you have ADHD. ADHD is a legitimate neurodevelopmental disorder that affects every aspect of a person's life.
It's not just about being "a little scattered" or "easily distracted." It's about struggling to complete tasks, to stay organized, to regulate your emotions. It's about feeling like you're constantly playing catch-up, like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle of stress and anxiety.
And it's infuriating when people say things like "oh, everyone has ADHD these days" or "it's just an excuse for being lazy."
That's not what ADHD is. It's a real condition that requires real treatment and accommodation. So, please, take the time to learn about it, listen to our stories, and offer support.
#ADHDawareness #TakeADHDseriously #NeurodiversityMatters
I'm so done with my mom's toxic behavior!
For years, I've been dealing with her constant criticism, her belittling comments, her emotional manipulation... and I'm exhausted.
I've tried to talk to her about it, to set boundaries, to explain how her behavior is affecting me... but she just won't listen.
She always turns it around on me, makes me feel guilty for even suggesting that she's the one who's wrong... and it's like, NO, MOM, I'M NOT THE ONE WHO'S CRAZY HERE!
I'm starting to realize that I deserve better. I deserve a mother who loves and supports me, who encourages me to be my best self... not one who constantly tears me down.
So, should I cut my mom out of my life? I don't know... but what I do know is that I need to prioritize my own well-being, my own happiness... and if that means distancing myself from her, then so be it.
#ToxicParent #EmotionalAbuse #SettingBoundaries #SelfCare
I'm at my breaking point...
Every rejection feels like a punch to the gut. I'm losing hope, doubting myself...
Why can't I just catch a break?!
#JobHuntingIsKillingMe #FeelingHopeless
I'm so tired of people not understanding the impact of rape on women. Like, seriously tired. I've been dealing with the aftermath of my own rape for years, and it's exhausting.
I'm not going to speak for all victims, because everyone's experience is different. But I can speak for myself, and I'm going to.
It sucked. It still sucks. Rape ruins you. It takes away your sense of safety, your trust in others, your confidence. It leaves you with PTSD, anxiety, depression. It makes you feel like you're all alone, like no one understands what you're going through.
And you know what makes it even worse? When people blame you for it. When they call you a sl*t, or say you were asking for it. When they tell you that you're the one who ruined the family, just because you had the courage to speak out.
I remember being in high school, trying to navigate my PTSD while dealing with all the normal teenage drama. It was hard. So hard. I didn't know how to manage my flashbacks, my nightmares, my anxiety attacks. I felt like I was... Read More
I'm pretty sure I messed up my right knee doing 125 squats back in sophomore year...
I didn't listen to my body and now I'm paying the price. Clicking, aching, and giving out on me... lesson learned!
I'm at my wit's end with my boyfriend's best friend!
I've tried to be understanding, I've tried to be patient, but honestly, I just can't take it anymore. Every time we hang out, I feel like I'm being drained of my energy.
Their constant joking, their annoying habits, their complete disregard for boundaries... it's all just becoming too much for me.
I feel guilty even saying this, because I know how much my boyfriend values their friendship, but I just can't keep pretending like everything is okay when it's not.
I need to find a way to address this without hurting my boyfriend's feelings... but for now, I'm just stuck feeling frustrated and annoyed every time his best friend is around.