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I'm sorry you have felt you are going through this as a lifelong balance. I can't promise it will ever stop, but I can promise there is hope and healing enough to make life worth living. I have to force myself to interact with people, it has never came easily for me. I talk myself of out quite a bit...

I'm sorry about how you are feeling. I know that it is common to question what our purpose is, and how we can have that longing fulfilled. I am even surprised how many celebrities talk about the emptiness of their life. I know staying in your room is very appealing, but it is the last thing you shou...

I'm so thankful that your friend trusted in you. I acknowledge that this is a heavy burden to bear. You mentioned she wanted to tell her parents, but hasn't, because she wanted to tell a friend first. Would you be willing to offer going with her to tell her parents? Would they be willing to let you ...

Phoebe, I'm so sorry about what is going on with your husband. Do you feel that you are safe? Do you have children? Do you have anywhere that you could go? If you are in the States, I could possibly point you to some resources for domestic violence/abuse. You can want your husband to get better, but...