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  • in reply to: Life Worth Living- what is it like? #448433
    Alessa
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    Hi Everyone

    I guess I feel like conflict can be both be retraumatising and transformative at the same time. The difficulty lies in handling the pain and conflict in healthy ways. I do believe it is possible to learn from anything though. ❤️

    in reply to: Parent Life #448431
    Alessa
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    Hi Tee

    How are you doing? ❤️

    I can understand the desire for a balanced view and justice. I’m much the same way.

    I love the idea of being able to connect with God in our hearts. 🥰

    That is a good idea. I actually found an inclusive church nearby after our conversation. I was very surprised as it is the only one in the whole county. I think I’ll check it out and see how it feels and see how things go from there.

    Yes, it feels impossible to please everyone and take care of your own needs sometimes. It is a real shame. I wish that there was a way that everything would be okay for everyone.

    I’m feeling better after getting some sleep thanks. 😊

    I’m okay to talk about handling conflict. I do want to clarify that I do have this issue in general. It isn’t related to a specific person. I understand if it’s not something that you want to talk about since it is difficult for you as well. It might be easier to discuss this via email because I try not to discuss my personal relationships publicly.

    I guess sometimes there is just no way to win because situations are often sensitive in nature and complicated.

    I felt something shift in me recently. I feel like when people misunderstand me. I can give myself compassion and grace, having faith in myself that it is just a misunderstanding. It was nice because I do care a lot and worry especially when conflict happens with people I care about. I have a tendency to take things to heart.

    Thank you for your kindness and support! Take care ❤️

    in reply to: Life Worth Living- what is it like? #448427
    Alessa
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    Hi Everyone

    My understanding of the matter is that it was a sensitive situation. Sensitive situations can be hard for people and naturally result in conflict.

    I believe that we all see the good sides of each other. Anita did want to connect because she invited Tee to join the conversation. Tee wanted to connect to and would have had to have a level of trust in order to engage.

    It might be hard for Anita to build trust with someone she’s had a previous conflict with. It might have been difficult for Anita to experience communication mistakes in these early stages of building trust. Tee might have had her own concerns about these things too.

    Sometimes in my own life, I have noticed that hurt feelings can still linger after an apology. It can be hard for people to deal with. During conflict, it is easy for negative thoughts to creep in for anyone. It doesn’t mean that these thoughts are true though. Learning to challenge these kinds of thoughts has been incredibly important for my healing and helped so much in communicating with others during times of conflict.

    There may have been a misunderstanding in how I communicated. I don’t like to criticise people anymore. It is hard to communicate and engage sometimes. I’m still learning how to. Rather than say something potentially hurtful, I prefer to stay silent. Anita may have felt like I was choosing sides. I don’t believe in sides. I care about everyone. Sometimes people can feel hurt when people show care to others they are in a conflict with.

    It can also be painful feeling like you are the subject of conversation. I was processing my own feelings and sharing my perspective when writing about grace and compassion.

    I imagine that it might have been stressful for Anita when I asked for boundaries to be respected. I imagine that she might be hurt right now because of the changes she is currently processing and the ongoing conversation about the conflict. It might also be painful for her to experience so much feedback about the conflict from various different people.

    Up until recently, I have found it very difficult for most of my life to express empathy to others during conflict. The empathy was still there underneath, but I hid it. This was a result of my trauma. My mother would be particularly enjoy to hurt me when I showed any kind of emotion or vulnerability. She would get bored and it would end more quickly if I maintained my composure. At times of stress people often default to their childhood patterns.

    Fear of rejection held me back for a long time. What if I open my heart during a time of conflict, show my vulnerability and my heart gets stomped on? I realised that I already felt like I was being rejected. So what was left to be afraid of when I was already experiencing it?

    Unfortunately, it is impossible to have needs met by others when communication is shut down. Having needs met involves showing each other kindness and empathy. It requires trust to allow that process to occur.

    Conflict is difficult for us all. We all have trauma. Harsh words hurt us all. It also hurts when needs are not honoured. It is difficult sometimes when different people have different needs. It can be hard for these things to align.

    On top of these things, we all have our own life stresses. As a mother with health issues, autism and PTSD, I have a very low tolerance for stress at the moment. I know that Anita has shared her own difficulties she is going through recently. Tee might have her own difficulties in life.

    Some situations are sensitive and are difficult to get through even when everyone can maintain their calmness and composure. Many things can make that challenging. It is natural for mistakes to happen, for feelings to be messy. It is human.

    I think that believing in ourselves is important because it mitigates some of the stress of misunderstandings and assumptions.

    I am very sorry for my part in things Anita. When you are ready to talk I will be here. ❤️

    Tee, I don’t want you to think that I don’t care about your pain because I do. You took the brunt of the difficulties in this conflict. You have mostly been silent about your pain. I still see it though and it deserves to be acknowledged. ❤️

    in reply to: Life Worth Living- what is it like? #448324
    Alessa
    Participant

    I’m quite happy to take your word in that you would just try. I don’t want you to stress yourself out over it. If that is something that you wanted to do. You trying is good enough for me. If you don’t want to, that is your choice and I’m leaving. I’ve already asked for my account to be deleted. ❤️

    in reply to: Life Worth Living- what is it like? #448317
    Alessa
    Participant

    There are 4 active commenters who interact with the community. There is no anonymity. We all know who you are talking about. We all see the conflicts.

    in reply to: Life Worth Living- what is it like? #448314
    Alessa
    Participant

    Hi Anita

    I’m not asking for anything unreasonable. Simply to not talk about others in this way. You are free to explore your feelings in a healthy way. You don’t need to tiptoe.

    in reply to: Parent Life #448312
    Alessa
    Participant

    Hi Tee

    I’m sorry that you are dealing with this too. I’m leaving now. It is a shame. I really hope you do reach out by email. I would love to talk. ❤️

    in reply to: The Mirror of the Moment #448306
    Alessa
    Participant

    Hi Peter

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful stories! I’m glad that I got to see them. ❤️

    I believe that we are all already free, sometimes people don’t even notice it. 😊

    in reply to: The Mirror of the Moment #448255
    Alessa
    Participant

    Hi Peter

    Thanks for everything. I wish you all of the best in life! It would be a shame to miss the next edition of your story. ❤️

    in reply to: Parent Life #448254
    Alessa
    Participant

    Hi Tee

    If you’d like to talk at any point here is my email. tbthrowaway64@gmail.com

    Thanks for everything. If not, take care and I wish you the best in life. ❤️

    in reply to: Life Worth Living- what is it like? #448253
    Alessa
    Participant

    *say

    in reply to: Life Worth Living- what is it like? #448252
    Alessa
    Participant

    Hi Anita

    I appreciate that you’re going through something right now.

    Boundaries are a two way street. If you don’t want replies. It is important to stop making painful assumptions about people that you don’t want to talk to you. You might not understand what you are doing is hurtful. It is. Which is why you have been asked to stop multiple times. No one has to stay quiet whilst you talk about them. It is a public space.

    I am not criticising you. I am managing my own boundaries as someone you are repeatedly talking about. I am allowed to take care of myself, just as you are allowed to take care of yourself.

    Honestly, I don’t need this stress. If you don’t stop I’m just going to leave because I don’t have the emotional bandwidth to deal with it right now. I really don’t like conflict because of my PTSD which is really bad right now.

    On a side note, I don’t even understand why you got upset at me in the first place. You didn’t want to discuss it. I would like to work things out and listen to you when you are ready to talk. This might be the last thing I talk, so take care in advance. I wish you well and healing on your journey. ❤️

    in reply to: Parent Life #448223
    Alessa
    Participant

    Hi Tee

    I really appreciate you sharing your insights and experiences. 😊

    Thank you for clarifying. I do still think you did a good job figuring this out in your 20s. ❤️ I was probably much the same when I figured out the perspective issue (my mid to late 20s).

    I wonder how many of it is due to a developing understanding of other people and the world at that age?

    It is admittedly difficult and takes time to heal from these experiences with parents. I’m so happy you got there. You’re an inspiration!

    Very true! I did as well. At first I hated God and was an atheist. Then I was agnostic and now I do believe in a higher power. I do pray too, I find it comforting. It is just the organisation side of things that I have difficulty with. At the same time, the actual experience of going to church is nice. I just don’t know how comfortable I am about involving my son in these things because my views of God are a bit more forgiving of people that some traditional beliefs. I cannot say that I believe something that I don’t.

    I agree, it is very important!

    I do have fears, like anyone else but I don’t let them stop me from expressing myself. I think, what I’m afraid of is hurting other people. It is hard to unpick the difficulties I experienced as a child from other peoples feelings and experiences sometimes. If that makes sense? I would never want to make someone feel the way that I did growing up. An unrealistic fear perhaps because I’m not that kind of a person. But I’m also quite sensitive to conflict myself because of the trauma I’ve been through, so I try my best to be mindful that people might have disproportionate reactions because of their own experiences.

    I understand, I definitely had those difficulties in the past myself. Thank goodness we both managed to get past those fears. 🕯️

    I don’t know what the solution will be, perhaps at some point I’ll learn the line where I actually have a level of control over the way I affect others? Who knows!

    A pleasure as always, Tee. ❤️

    in reply to: The Mirror of the Moment #448222
    Alessa
    Participant

    Hi Peter

    I do honestly love esoteric metaphorical texts. I’m a fan of ancient eastern philosophy. I just find that I don’t understand very much. I like to reread it over the years and sometimes I will understand parts of it years later that I didn’t understand initially. I’ve always wanted to write in this style. Kudos for managing it successfully!

    This is true. Thank you for clarifying your intention with the story for me. That is very kind of you to say. I think I have to be that way raising a child. 😊

    You often remind me of those philosophy books I love so much. I might not always understand, but I do enjoy the experience and I’m always learning. ❤️

    Yes, I do find that my relationship has changed with it over the years. I feel like compassion and self-compassion are inextricably linked. I find it takes a lot of self-compassion to be kind to others.

    The self is a good interpretation. In Chinese yin translates to the shady side of a mountain and yang is the sunny side of the mountain.

    Could you explain further the Sufi teaching concept at all? Apologies, I don’t really understand it. Perhaps if you could provide an example? ❤️

    On a side note, I had an interesting experience foraging for stinging nettles. I wore gloves to protect my hands and my mind imagined stinging as I was handling them. Apparently it is a common experience. The mind expects things and creates the experience when it doesn’t occur. It makes me wonder about the role of the mind with pain and emotions. All of my experiences of being stung by nettles as a child have clearly done a number on me. 😂

    in reply to: Life Worth Living- what is it like? #448221
    Alessa
    Participant

    Hi Anita

    I’m sure you don’t mean anything bad by it, but can you please refrain from making anssumptions about people you don’t want to talk to. Thanks very much. 🙏 ❤️

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