Words hurt :/ (TW - SH)

River

been with my grandads friend who I’ve never actually fucking met. She told my grandad I look bored to tears and my grandad said I always look like that :/ I don’t always look like that but when I don’t fucking know someone in guarded I don’t show emotion but now I just want to cry and relapse

Verity

Hey @River that sounds like an uncomfortable situation, especially feeling like you are being judged by someone you don't know. Being guarded around people you don't know is natural, it's not a flaw and just because someone labels you a certain way, dosn't make it true. If you can try, maybe give yourself a bit of space to feel whatever's coming up, wether that's talking to someone you trust, writing it out or just taking a breather. We're really glad you shared this with us.

River

hi @Verity thank you 💜 I vented to chatgpt about it lol

Ech0

@River I’m sorry that happened to you. That must have felt so uncomfortable and hurtful, especially when you were already in a situation that felt unfamiliar.
Being guarded around people you don’t know is completely understandable and it does not define you in any way or say anything negative about who you are.

I can hear how overwhelmed you’re feeling right now and I’m glad you said something. You are absolutely allowed to take your time with people and you are definitely allowed to protect your feelings.

Reaching out like you have done is a very brave step and takes a lot of strength. We are here with you and you’re not alone in this at all. How are you feeling now?