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semicolon
37d ago

if i ever go this is the truth

i don't know if i would do it one day, but just in case i need to write about the reasons i had to leave it's here.

it's gonna be long so not forcing anyone to read it's some notes for me first.


i'm a person who has creativity in lot of fields but i always lacked confidence to show what i can do, not saying i'm amazingly good but just pursuing my dreams is hard due to my fragile mind. tho the moment i started to believe in myself, i didn't have the shield to protect me from some people that can really destroy you by pure envy.

it would look like i'm blaming everything on others but actually if i never met them, or if i was less naive, my life would have been successful i'm really sure of that, and i'm never sure about anything.


everything started in 2017 when i met 3 abusive persons in a row. yes i use this word because it really affected my health and they are the reason of my s* thoughts.

the first one was a narcissist, i discovered this word with them, and had my first panic attacks since i let them try to step on me when i started being successful.

the second one was actually the person who was using me as a shield against the first person and i didn't realize, when she didn't need me anymore i discovered how vicious she was, she only cared for favors, when i wanted to stop friendship she harassed me online over a year. it caused me my depression i'm still stuck in and self harming.

i met the 3rd one during the harassement, i told her everything about my experience, and yet she was reproducing my fears, what was harder to let go it's because i thought we were sharing a special friend bond, but it was just mimicking, because the moment i said stop to the abuse, she reacted as if i always had been the issue and stole my trauma to lie online, i started to take antidepressants to avoid k*lling myself, she was definitely the worst.

idk what i'm doing wrong for repeating the cycle.


after this abuse tho luck started to show up, because i was focusing my work on me and not giving it to my abusers, so after hard work on creative fields i've been noticed for amazing opportunities, i started to grow in popularity, and i felt i was healing, but guess what, i have been suddenly harassed by jealous fans who spread lies on me, exactly the same kind as my abusers, crazy it's always by sabotage i'm losing. i lost absolutely everything after that because i had to close my business and i'm not contacted anymore despite the receipts of truth. i'm lucky most people defended me because they saw the reality but yet my chance had been robbed. i fell again in this dark place. and since that i don't know what to do


but then i notice i barely been respected my whole life so i'm really a dumbass.

first i've been conditioned by my emotionally immature mom, i only noticed after the depression that her behavior wasn't normal and maybe it's was coerced me into accepting disrespect. she never respects boundaries and don't take accountability, so since a young age i learned to apologize/adapt to others need. my sister is a cool person but i feel i don't really matter to her if it's not to serve some needs, like for example when i propose something to my family i get ignored unlike other members.

when i was in kindergarten, probably due to racism, i was excluded, bullied, but since they were a bigger group than me alone, professors never believed me. it never traumatized me but it definitely taught me to shut myself down.

in middle and high school i was around girls that only cared about superficiality, if you weren't doing everything that everyone else did you were not cool, so they treated me like i was less because i was true to myself, evicting me, never listening to me, and stopped inviting me the day 3 guys stole my phone, but i wasn't that sad because i knew they weren't real friends.

i met real friends at the adult age, because actually, it might sounds unserious but people that develops a frontal lobe got emotional intelligence and won't treat others in a way they wouldn't like.

people that met me always say they adore me but... when you adore a person are you not supposed to respect them and not use them? is the world selfish or am i not acting as i should?


but i feel i still let myself be a doormat to some people that are not "bad", like i notice with some friends of mine how the convo always revolves around them and i don't get the same interest when it's my turn, then i blame myself because it's probably because i made them think it has to be like that, but at the same time i have other friends who don't take advantage like that so why???

or some people asking me free favors because i never say no? like even tho it's my fault for no having boundaries, don't you have morals? some people copying my creations, others never letting me choose, it goes by little things like that i'm liked because i'm convenient, i bring to others, not for me.

i'm also tired of communicating my needs because it never changes, i'm tired i don't wanna fight for me, to be honest it's like i wait either for a miracle either to be hit by a bus i don't care i don't believe in anything anymore.


tomorrow it's my bday and it's the first time i chose to celebrate my day just by myself, because experiences showed me i deserved that. i never been honored the right way, either friendgroup forgetting, my mom ruining the event by not behaving well to others, having to make my day about other people ego centered choices etc.

what makes me sad is that i lost near 20years being stepped on, i don't belive i can win now. i have dreams but i can't because depression is sucking all my energy, it's making me have fears, it makes me be less in shape to be ready for efforts etc.

i wonder do i suck this much to have this life? is there an explanation?

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Veena Choudhary
16d
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Hi,


You have gone through a daunting experience. I understand it feel crappy to be treated like a door mat, like you don't matter and you are just there to make other's happy ignoring your happiness. But it is never too late as you are aware about it now and that itself counts as first step towards winning, towards thinking about yourself, towards your happiness. There are few steps you need to take and go to a mental health practitioner as well.


if you are only continuously giving or letting people take from you as you cant say no then in turn you are depleting your energy, time, source. It is always required that you refill your tank through self care and full-filling relationship if not you continue to be exhausted and caught in this cycle of negativity. There could be various reasons of why you are letting people to use you as a door mat. i want you to reflect on those:


  • I want you think of the fear which stops you from saying no, stops you from being assertive, stops you from deciding or setting boundaries for yourself, stops you from thinking about yourself first. Ponder over it to understand is it fear of rejection, left alone, afraid of what people would think about you if you are assertive of what you want. one of the reason is also childhood values taught to you by your mom which is to put other's first, apologising to others, make others happy. These values should be balanced with self love, self respect for yourself which is lost because you are giving more priority to others. You need to start finding the balance. Write down what is acceptable boundaries for you and what is something you cant accept it because if you accept it you will be hurt in this process. once you start laying down those it gets easier for you to be assertive when required , flexible for others when required.


  • You need to check in with yourself every day and notice how are you feeling ,did you do something against to what you wanted today. If yes then this should be an learning of how to respond next time when such situation arrives. Prepare yourself for such situations to be assertive. Rehearse in front of mirror of how you have to say no when required. It will take time but you will be there.


  • You should also start expressing your needs and wants to others. Remember no one would know what you want till you don't say it. Talk to your mom of how she made you feel. communicate in a time when she would listen, understand what you say. You should also start reflecting on what you truly need from a relationship like emotional support, time etc. speak out those needs to people you consider would be or are your friends so that they understand it.


  • Start working on your self esteem. write down your positives and keep repeating to yourself so that those fears don't stop you for prioritising yourself.


  • Next time start noticing your pattern of letting people think you as door mat. When, where, who and what compels you to say yes to everything they do or ask. write down thew situation and question yourself why did i let him treat me like that, what are you afraid of will happen if i stay strong for myself and don't let him treat me like this, why do i need to please everyone , now do i stop this. once you start being aware of this pattern which has led you to feel so low, depressed you can help yourself get out of it.


Remember many relationships don't work out so it is okay but to keep that relationship going you cant let yourself be a door mat. Ending that relationship is a better option than continuing to hurt yourself to keep it. Such relationships should not let you demoralise yourself or judge you as a person. It just means it is time to move on to people who can treat you better. this can only happen if you treat yourself better.


As you start practising to set boundaries, prioritising your happiness, health over others then you will see a change in your life.

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megan kohler
36d

I don’t believe you suck. I believe you are strong and you deserve to be happy

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positive_vibes_only
36d

@megan kohler omg youre so right! I agree with this 100%. I need to implement this more into my daily life, thank you!

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positive_vibes_only
36d

@megan kohler I use to always bring myself down, how do I get rid of it? 😭

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megan kohler
35d

@positive_vibes_only Honestly I’m not sure lol I struggle with it every day. I guess I just try to do things like listen to music that brings me up or remind myself that I am worth it

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megan kohler
34d

@semicolon you are welcome 🙂

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semicolon
35d
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@megan kohler thanks for your kindness 🤍

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SoulJourney22
36d

You're not a failure or someone who deserves mistreatment. The patterns you've identified are incredibly insightful


Learning to set boundaries is genuinely one of the hardest skills to develop, especially when our early experiences didn't model healthy ones. I'd recommend starting with tiny boundaries in low-stakes situations - practice saying "I need to think about that" instead of an immediate yes.


It takes time to rewire these patterns. Your awareness is already a huge step. Also, depression is not your fault - it's a legitimate health condition that saps energy and hope. Reaching out for professional support might help provide tools to navigate this. There are therapists who specialize in boundary-setting and recovering from narcissistic abuse. Your insight and self-reflection show remarkable strength, even if you don't feel strong right now. What small act of kindness could you show yourself tomorrow?

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semicolon
35d
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@SoulJourney22 thanks a lot for your understanding! and yes it's really how i should improve myself by being less of a people pleaser, i have a therapist but i don't know if it really helps me for decisions it's more like a relief when i need to rant. and for my day i went to an exhibition, restaurant, movies and a snack it was cool and peaceful just to do everything at my own rythm and choices

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Mai
36d

I think celebrating your birthday alone sounds wonderful! Treat yourself kindly.

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semicolon
35d
Author

@Mai yes i don't see this as a loser thing actually i think it's important to prioritize also our important events only for ourselves to breath. but not gonna lie i was kinda sad after because some people showed again i really did the right choice by not expecting from them, you know?

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Mai
33d

@semicolon Yep! That's a wise observation, and don't worry about these people, some people are just not worth the attention at all!

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brendasmth876
36d

First, happy early birthday. I'm sorry you've experienced so much pain. The cycle you describe is incredibly common - when we grow up without healthy boundaries modeled for us, we often struggle to establish them as adults. This doesn't mean you're flawed or unworthy - it means you developed adaptive strategies that helped you survive earlier in life

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semicolon
35d
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@brendasmth876 thanks a lot! and yes it definitely shaped me in a way i always faced life with but now i have to improve that!

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brendasmth876
35d

@semicolon You got this! I believe in you! ❤️

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Joseph C.
35d

I understand your pain, it's really tough to go through these cycles of abuse and disrespect. You deserve so much better than what you've experienced. Taking time for yourself on your birthday is actually a powerful act of self-care. Sometimes we need to step back from people who drain our energy. Remember that healing isn't linear, and there will be good days and bad days. I hope you find peace within yourself first. What activities are you planning for your solo birthday celebration?

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semicolon
35d
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@Joseph C. i hope i will finally feel better too but ngl i'm not hopeful... i went to see an exhibit i wanted to go to since months, restaurant and movies and snacks, just doing things at my pace and choices made me feel peaceful

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Joseph C.
28d

@semicolon Hope you'r doing okay right now! I really think that we never should lose hope. There's always hope!

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CosmicDreamer
32d

Reading your story reminds me of how much courage it takes to acknowledge these painful patterns. True connections are built on mutual respect and care, not what you can provide for others. Setting boundaries doesn't make you selfish - it makes relationships healthier. I am happy for you. it can be tough I know but it's worth it!

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SunriseHope
26d

No, you absolutely don't suck. The fact that you're reflecting so deeply shows tremendous self-awareness. What you're describing sounds like a pattern of encountering people who don't respect boundaries, which is unfortunately common. Have you considered that perhaps you attract certain types of people because of qualities they see in you - like kindness and generosity? Those are beautiful traits, even if some have taken advantage. What helped me was learning to pause before saying yes to requests and asking myself "Does this serve me too?" Boundaries aren't selfish

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Kimberly St
21d

I spent years being a people-pleaser and it led to burnout and resentment.


Learning to say no was terrifying at first but ultimately liberating. Your birthday celebration sounds perfect - honoring yourself exactly as you wish.


This might be the beginning of a new chapter where you prioritize your wellbeing. Trust that authentic people will value you for who you are, not what you do for them. You've survived difficult experiences, which shows remarkable resilience

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Sidney White
19d

Your birthday probably have already passed, but I want you to congratulate you anyway! Always prioritize yourself

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InnerLight
18d

Each small choice to honor yourself builds a foundation for a different future. Depression makes everything harder, but recovery is possible. What would genuinely bring you joy on your birthday?

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