Survive Narcissistic Abuse, fight Chronic Illness, and begin to Heal.
Depression is much more than the feeling of sadness. Feeling nothing is like insulation against the cold, stabbing pain of guilt, anxiety, self-loathing, hopelessness, and isolation. Sadness is a painful feeling, but combining it with all the other feelings is overwhelming.
I’ve been doing this for as long as I can remember. Distance is safe but also painful. Not just for me but for all those who love me. I still need the distance. As painful as it is it’s nothing compared to the pain I feel without it.
