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[MOOGAL97]

Hey guys & gals,

I'm not sure how this works; tbh I don't even know why I'm here I guess to talk to people like you guys that can help me through tough days; this years been pretty shit I lost the only man that meant the world to me he raised me since I was 2 weeks old my grandfather.... its hard to live life without him; I got no one now... lost my mum when I was 11 to cancer; watched her get abused badly by my older brother; I felt helpless but I was only little and I didn't understand what was going on; I am trying to cope day to day with my issues but its been hard been diagnosed with PTSD and major depression since I was 12 years old now im 21 I feel like lifes just getting harder 😞

Uhhmm what else can I tell you guys... I'm from Aboriginal decent and I have been in and out of DOCs for most of my teen years; I was a very confused and rebellious teen - I use sport (soccer) to get my anger and stuff out but if I am not playing soccer I listen to music; usually music I can relate to like tupac; dear mama or only god can judge me.

Anyways; I would love to share my full story and hear your stories, I think it will really help me open my perspective on my mental issues because I find it hard coping and accepting it, I just want to be happy but I haven't been happy for a long time.....

[Birdy77]

Dear MOOGAL,

I am so pleased you've reached out here for support, even if you're not sure why you're here - it's a good place to come to when you need a friend or some caring people just to listen to your worries and thoughts.

You've had a really rough year, and so many extremely difficult things to deal with in your young life so far. That tells me you are strong and capable, especially hearing that you use healthy outlets like soccer to get your emotions out. I respect you already.

I'm really sad to hear you haven't been happy for a long time. I truly hope that this is a point in your life that your happiness will start to return.

You are welcome to share your stories with us here, and join in any other discussions that interest you on the forums.

From your new friend,

🌻birdy

[Idkme]

Hi moogal

in so sorry for your lose... I hope you have lots of wonderful memories to remember your grandfather by, after all that’s how our loved ones live on in us.

You sound like you’ve got some great coping skills, that’s a great resourcing.

I’m wondering if maybe you could share some of the ways you have managed to get through when things got bad... it sounds like you’re pretty tough and resilient.

what do you think happiness might look like?

I once had someone explain to me that we can’t appreciate the highs if we never experience the lows, so to me happiness is only fleeting... I’m looking more for stability for some highlights and a good mixture of other emotions. After all sadness can be comforting too at the right times.

Antway, it’s great you have joined us... feel free to as questions on other’s Posts or generate some dis ysdion here.

Kind regards

[Doolhof]

Hi MOOGAL97,

I too welcome you to the community here. I noticed that you mentioned you are of Aboriginal decent. I am aware that for Aboriginal people and some people of different cultures, that a sense of community, of country, of origin and stories around family are very important and strong.

Growing up, we lived a great distance from other relatives especially Grand parents and I regret in a way that lack of family connection. For you, it sounds like the loss of your Grand Father and also your Mum is understandably difficult.

Do you have other members of your community who can be a help and support to you?

If I may ask, can you explain the avatar you have chosen? Does it show your ancestral connection to country?

Our stories are important aren't they! I grew up in a small coastal town which was quite isolated, or at least it felt that way as a child.

I too was an angry teenager, I used to play netball, go for long walks, hang out near the ocean, loved storms and walking along the beach in the rain.

Hopefully you feel welcome here. There are many different sections to this forum, including a social section for light hearted connections.

Cheers from Dools