Nice job with the prompts, ruwth. I like those song lyrics. Hopefully you find the forthcoming prompts easier to respond to. The challenge is less than it used to be. 3 prompts instead of 5, 1 review instead of 2, etc... I've cut it down by at least 40% since we started. It definitely isn't a regular blogging challenge though. The questions are supposed to be thought-provoking and require deep introspection.
Hindsight is 2020? Or is that next year? Anyhoo... you made choices and missed out of something. A different choice, probably a different loss... just as the song suggests (good choice to make your point).
I have high anxiety. I live alone. Sometimes there's no one to get a hold of. I don't have a phone. So I totally agree that that has helped in the past.
Breathe... distract... yeah, those two do help especially if there's someone there to remind me.
Kind of wish I would have someone around when I'm having a panic attack. Most of the time, I'm alone (because I wait till I'm alone). Seems like it might help to have someone there to go over the second tactic you have in your article. I'll definitely pass this on to my support system, just in case I ever do have one with them present.
I have actually thought about writing about my experiences with counseling/counselors so I'm glad you put that in yours. I kind of hope it will be one of the challenges for the next month. I'm curious to see others responses as well.
It's a good trait to have ruwthy! I am when I write, but I tend to dampen myself a bit in communicating with others. Especially if I know they're sensitive or young. But if one has to ask me three times what I thought of their item and I don't respond... sometimes the less I say the better. I hate to hurt feelings, but in my own portfolio, I do not care--they came there willingly
This group seems cathartic for you so far, Ruwth, and that must feel good in some small way. You are so right about the difference between being rejected and feeling rejected. I need to remember that, too. I am certain people won't reject you here.
The paragraph you shared in this post holds such strong messages. You sound as though you maybe feel empowered by remembering these points? I hope you are beginning to feel safe with us or some of us at least. As you say, we can't expect everyone to like us, but that doesn't matter as long as we find some that do.
I think you're being brave and strong by taking part. I sincerely hope it helps you.
ruwth I don't think anyone here would ever reject you. I don't know everyone here well, but I know quite a few and they are all really nice people. Just share and do what you are comfortable with, if that isn't a lot, that is okay!
ruwth, I don’t think sharing your story harms your relationship with God. These things happened to you, not by you or because of you. You were a child, and you were treated terribly. But you came through, and I’m sure it’s part of the reason you are so strong today. I know you’re a private person, which makes it all the more special that you’ve opened up to us about this. Plus, you ran away from a mental hospital! That’s actually quite a cool achievement (in a strange kind of way).
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Hopefully you find the forthcoming prompts easier to respond to. The challenge is less than it used to be. 3 prompts instead of 5, 1 review instead of 2, etc... I've cut it down by at least 40% since we started. It definitely isn't a regular blogging challenge though. The questions are supposed to be thought-provoking and require deep introspection. 
