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    Codependent and Abusive Relationships

    Hi Beautiful Souls, I’m sure many people have their experiences and understanding and I wanted to get opinions from all perspectives. How would you define a codependent/ emotionally abusive relationship? I am aware of the definition but intrigued by how it’s being interpreted ?
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    Telling truth is bad??

    ahhh had this happen to me this week, it's a trigger. No one is appropriate in every social interaction, if this was brought up to help you 'moving forward' as you might be missing the point because you are autistic, I would have lost my ****.....I don't think I'm the level-headed person to...
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    Telling truth is bad??

    Oh it's family drama ...... sorry, my advice may not be useful in this setting. I've yet to come to terms with communications with my family, they seem to be the most sensitive bunch of them all. Things said by me as a child can still haunt me today. I love my family, but we aren't friends...
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    Hello, and, are there any other aspiring writers amongst us?!

    @benaspiringwriter welcome! Sadly I can't relate to much of your post, I'm from the UK and in my 30s, that's about it, but I do love the flow of how you express yourself. it's like reading my own thoughts. There are some pretty incredible people on this platform, and some I'm sure will be...
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    Telling truth is bad??

    Hey, @Owliet this is something I have struggled with many times in the past. I constantly put my foot in it but also constantly tip-toe around with my words with those closest to me out of fear of offending. I can be callous and cynical. It is a tightrope, that I don't think I will ever...
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    Growing up with emotionally unstable parents

    I think many of us in ways were treated like little adults, i just thought it was a mindset of the times. born in the 80's with my formative years being the 90's and 00's
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    Growing up with emotionally unstable parents

    Yep, all my siblings have issues and all seemed to develop coping mechanisms from a young age, I think to a degree we raised each other. I have no real friends but can make acquaintances easily which I never allow them to develop into meaningful relationships. I find people needy and...
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    Growing up with emotionally unstable parents

    Ahh yes.... even more, relatable almost like for like! The resentment is mixed with having children and the sacrifices that they had to make as well as resentment for each other. My dad never had a legal job growing up and my mother always felt like a single parent. From the age of 13-19, I...
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    Growing up with emotionally unstable parents

    Lol @Raggamuffin every point resonates with me, however, I would also argue I had an idyllic upbringing. I've never looked at my childhood as being the cause but am learning that is definitely not the case. my upbringing was unconventional but full of love but my parents also carried a lot of...
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    Unhealthy Relationship Dynamics

    Sadly, a lot of that was too relatable. I also think this is a societal issue, the drive to be independent as a woman and be seen as an equal isn't always fully understood by some men, they still desire the dynamics of traditional relationships where men are decision makers and the head of the...
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    High Functioning Autism

    God, that sounds a lot like me! I've described it as operating whilst having PTSD but always felt like I was being dramatic, as I had no reason to but much of my life has just been autopilot. one thing to the next...I'm resilient and tenacious and both of these skills got me to where I am...
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    How do I stop masking?

    @Alexej The uk is defiantly a post code lottery! I’m just on the outskirts of London, I requested a referral mid November and have been assigned a psychiatrist and need to complete a self evaluation form and someone close to me needs to complete one too and then I can be booked in for a online...
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    Communication issues

    I hate phone conversations! Which is odd, I used to be a receptionist and a Pa, no issue but for personal calls I get anxiety. Something a simple as take out can throw me….it’s and put me into a spin but for work and and general conversation I’m fine….great almost. I love the English...
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    23, not diagnosed yet but 99.99% sure I'm autistic

    Welcome!! I can completely relate, I can’t imagine trying to uncode the am I aren’t I complex with everything you have going on and really hope you find the support you need! I found this to be a really accommodating space, I’ve said it on another post but it’s the first time I felt seen or...
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    Atypical

    I've never watched Bones despite being a big David Boreanaz/Buffy fan but i do have to agree with you here.
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