my emotions are immature
The story
I am unable to express myself, and as a result, people misunderstand me, calling me weird or crazy.
Nobody understands me. Since childhood, I have always just been myself, but my emotional growth is stunted because I grew up in a very volatile environment.
I rarely got my parents' help when I needed it; I had to solve my own problems, feeling like I had no support. I sometimes cry, thinking about how lonely I feel inside.
I've realized that people will only give you attention and care if you are providing them with benefits.
Truly, I crave a little love. I envy people who were lucky enough to grow up in a good, happy, or at least an emotionally sound environment.
Now, I feel I can never understand certain emotions, such as making bonds over time. I had some nightmare-inducing experiences in childhood that prevent me from having certain emotions.
As of today, I want to grow, but I don't know how. Whenever I ask anyone for help, they either leave me, laugh, or just talk behind my back about how naive and witless I am.
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Hey, I just wanna say that it's totally okay to feel lost and misunderstood; life's a wild ride sometimes, and it can get pretty overwhelming. But don't lose hope, you'll find your tribe eventually!
man, i'm so sorry to hear what you've been through... sounds like a real rough situation to grow up in 😢 but dude, lemme tell you, you're not alone in feeling this way!! seriously, tons of folks feel misunderstood and crave the love they didn’t get as kids. i had a buddy who went through something similar, and he found that joining groups IRL with similar interests really helped him connect with others. maybe finding people who share your hobbies or passions could be a rad start?? always remember, self-expression can sometimes take practice and patience! keep hanging in there!!!