I think it's a normal human need to be heard and acknowledged and to have your feelings acknowledged!
It's normal to need emotional support and to seek it.
Sometimes, though, we have to remember that we won't get a gourmet meal from a can of dog food. That's what I tell myself anyway.
Some people are just so closed off, due to their own issues, or other stresses in their lives, that they can not or will not give us the emotional support we truly do need. We humans are social animals, we really do need that emotional support!
So that's a bad situation, seeking support from people who can't give it to us.
On the other hand, places like this and face-to-face groups, provide (I think) a marvelous support system and a great way to be heard and have our feelings validated and help with working through our feelings!
I'm so glad you are here because I think this place and these wonderful people will help supply the support you deserve and need, and I think your life will become better and more happy as a result!
I hope for good things for you!
