Hey Confused:

“Do you think it could still be influencing me?… I cant give myself empathy”- Yes, I think it does because you haven’t been able so far to feel empathy for yourself.

I am wondering, if you look at a photo or photos of yourself when you were a child, when you look at young Confused face, into his eyes in the photos, if you look long enough, do you feel anything at all?

If you talked to the boy in the photo, what would you tell him?

🤍 Anita

Hi Confused

Sadly, being left alone is the only thing that resolves fits of rage in Tourettes. But how is a child supposed to know that?

All that would mean is that it wouldn’t be because she disliked you. It would not be about who you were as a person. It would be because her brain was not working correctly. 🩵

I can hear how heavy it was for you as a child. How much you went through because of your mother’s condition. With her being so unstable, you couldn’t rely on her. 🩵

You have a lot of empathy for your mother and her condition. But it is a traumatic experience for a child who is not equipped to be a care taker. 🩵

I can hear how hurt and confused it left you feeling, that you experienced volatility, as well as love. 🩵

Your advice to your younger self is excellent. And I think it applies to yourself today as well. 🩵

I think you were really brave, doing your best to cope in a very difficult situation as a child. And to come out of it so kind, shows exactly how good a person you are. 🩵