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LiberalLoner

(11,198 posts)
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 07:30 PM Feb 2025

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This message was self-deleted by its author (Original Post) LiberalLoner Feb 2025 OP
My heart hurts for you BigMin28 Feb 2025 #1
Thank you so much. 💙 LiberalLoner Feb 2025 #4
I hate bullies, no matter how or why liberal N proud Feb 2025 #2
Thank you so much. I feel like I have a year's worth of tears inside me that don't want to come out.💙 LiberalLoner Feb 2025 #3
Don't let the bastards win! NoNewTexas Feb 2025 #5
Thank you so much! 💙. Maybe time passing will make things better. I don't even have any anger anymore, just LiberalLoner Feb 2025 #6
You have to take care of yourself. So that... JoeOtterbein Feb 2025 #7
I'm just continuing to breathe. That's the best I can do right now. LiberalLoner Feb 2025 #10
Who is bullying you? N/T gay texan Feb 2025 #8
I think the bullying is all done. It was my extended family, a couple of celebrities, and a very large LiberalLoner Feb 2025 #9
No, no, no. LoisB Feb 2025 #11
Thank you. 💙 LiberalLoner Feb 2025 #12
...and if you need me to punch a bully in the mouth, let me know. I would think anyone LoisB Feb 2025 #13
Sounds to me like you are suffering from depression. FuzzyRabbit Feb 2025 #14
I am so sorry UpInArms Feb 2025 #15
Do you have any pets? imaginary girl Feb 2025 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author Polly Hennessey Feb 2025 #17
I have not seen your art but you were given a gift of creativity Polly Hennessey Feb 2025 #18
You are special Keepthesoulalive Feb 2025 #19
this rather obviously belongs in the mental health/support forum. -(nt)- stopdiggin Feb 2025 #20
Yes, you have a good point. I'm sorry. I will self delete. LiberalLoner Feb 2025 #21

BigMin28

(1,680 posts)
1. My heart hurts for you
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 07:36 PM
Feb 2025

LiberalLoner

(11,198 posts)
4. Thank you so much. 💙
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 07:40 PM
Feb 2025

liberal N proud

(61,109 posts)
2. I hate bullies, no matter how or why
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 07:38 PM
Feb 2025

Bullying is so destructive. I truly hope you get you desire back and can put those people out of your life. Know, there is someone out there that will appreciate your art and talents.
Know you can always come here for comfort.

LiberalLoner

(11,198 posts)
3. Thank you so much. I feel like I have a year's worth of tears inside me that don't want to come out.💙
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 07:39 PM
Feb 2025

NoNewTexas

(2 posts)
5. Don't let the bastards win!
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 07:40 PM
Feb 2025

I get the no motivation. But great art comes from anger as well. Determine what you have the most of, and transform it into art. Don't give up.

LiberalLoner

(11,198 posts)
6. Thank you so much! 💙. Maybe time passing will make things better. I don't even have any anger anymore, just
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 07:41 PM
Feb 2025

Sadness and hopelessness.

JoeOtterbein

(7,829 posts)
7. You have to take care of yourself. So that...
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 07:42 PM
Feb 2025

....you can care for others.

LiberalLoner

(11,198 posts)
10. I'm just continuing to breathe. That's the best I can do right now.
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 08:00 PM
Feb 2025

gay texan

(2,997 posts)
8. Who is bullying you? N/T
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 07:48 PM
Feb 2025

LiberalLoner

(11,198 posts)
9. I think the bullying is all done. It was my extended family, a couple of celebrities, and a very large
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 07:57 PM
Feb 2025

Group of people, who followed me all over the internet to bully me, sent me abusive emails, tried to scam me, sent me abusive texts, harassed me by phone.

It seems to have stopped now that I went no contact with my entire family of origin, but my sense of safety in the world is entirely gone, and it’s impossible for me to envision any scenario in which I will ever feel happiness again or ever feel I can have a friend again.

A number of them, including one person on DU, asked me for my art and when I sent it, ghosted me. A pattern of disrespecting me, using my generous nature against me to hurt me.

It broke my spirit entirely.

I no longer want to give anything to the world or make a positive difference.

I no longer want to let anyone close to me.

Each day I wake up and think, damn, I’m still alive.

LoisB

(10,576 posts)
11. No, no, no.
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 08:02 PM
Feb 2025

Please don't despair, happiness can be found In the little things in life: A great cup of coffee, finishing a really good book, a walk around the block...and there is always DU. Socialize with us.

LiberalLoner

(11,198 posts)
12. Thank you. 💙
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 08:03 PM
Feb 2025

LoisB

(10,576 posts)
13. ...and if you need me to punch a bully in the mouth, let me know. I would think anyone
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 08:06 PM
Feb 2025

bullying you because of your art is, no doubt, jealous of your talent.

FuzzyRabbit

(2,150 posts)
14. Sounds to me like you are suffering from depression.
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 08:07 PM
Feb 2025

Please talk to your doctor right away. Depression is a medical condition, probably aggravated by the bullying you experienced.

Good luck to you!

UpInArms

(52,812 posts)
15. I am so sorry
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 08:19 PM
Feb 2025

Just remember to breathe …

You are enough

imaginary girl

(964 posts)
16. Do you have any pets?
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 08:20 PM
Feb 2025

If not, consider fostering one. The love of an animal is very healing!

Response to LiberalLoner (Original post)

Polly Hennessey

(7,852 posts)
18. I have not seen your art but you were given a gift of creativity
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 08:21 PM
Feb 2025

don’t let anyone take it away from you.

Keepthesoulalive

(1,336 posts)
19. You are special
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 08:54 PM
Feb 2025

You are a valued member of this community, we care about you . Try not to let mean spirited jealous people denigrate you and take away your joy. Is there someone you can talk to who can help you over this rough time? That cookie recipe is on my to bake list, hubby loves soft chocolate chip cookies.

stopdiggin

(13,764 posts)
20. this rather obviously belongs in the mental health/support forum. -(nt)-
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 09:25 PM
Feb 2025

Edit: and sorry for not being more helpful (as many posters have been so far). But - the post(s) are quite disturbing - and I'm really in no way qualified ... Other than to suggest real help. And hopefully from the proper places

LiberalLoner

(11,198 posts)
21. Yes, you have a good point. I'm sorry. I will self delete.
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 09:33 PM
Feb 2025
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