Hi @almondjoystick
I know we've chatted a bit via email, but I wanted to respond to your comment here too 💕
I'm really sorry to hear that your family are dismissing your feelings in this way and then also making you feel bad for reaching out to friends as well. It's really heartbreaking to hear. I want to let you know that talking to your friends about tough situations you're going through or problems you're having, is not you being a burden at all. Being there when you need support is what friends are for. I'm wondering if your best friend came to you with a problem, would you think they were being a burden?
You never need to apologise for needing support from friends, we all do. And good friends will be there for you. If you're really concerned about it, maybe you could ask your friend what their boundaries are around you going to them with these issues? Do you think that would make you feel more comfortable about talking to them?
