Today I am grateful for Reddit via /r/gratitude

Trigger warning : suicidal ideation

I have conservative folk on mom’s side that are horrific-physically abusive, emotionally neglectful, just a small example-uncle claimed racism doesn’t exist 🤷🏻‍♀️ I just felt surrounded by delusional people who I am now no contact with

I am also going through what feels like impossible divorce atm that is similarly invalidating/awful

BUT that is not what the post ultimately about-just highlights why I am so grateful for Reddit. I can find people who validate my political beliefs and ideals-have similar hobbies and interests when I feel like the black sheep of the family. In my reality, it feels impossible because I struggle with social anxiety/making new friends in real life.

I also feel I can’t be myself or authentic on Facebook and Instagram. On Reddit I feel unapologetically myself and am so grateful to be able to be here. I know it’s a bit dramatic but I think it’s part of reason why I am still here and alive today. When things get bad I can come here, vent and let it go. Even though I don’t always do it, I know that I can lol.

I can also reach a baseline so can be operating at a better level. I have scheduled therapy and am also considering medication-all of which I researched here and the wealth of community information has helped me.

So that’s all, thank you for helping me to turn something awful into something positive.