Hello Danielle,

Welcome to the Youthspace Forum, we’re glad you’re here. From what you’ve said, you strike me as a thoughtful, considerate and loving person.

It seems like, at times, all the hardship and the needless suffering you see in the world around you, becomes so painful and bewildering to you you want to escape it. I get the sense you’re longing for meaningful and compassionate contact and it sounds like you’re struggling to connect with people in the authentic and caring ways you’d like to.

You mentioned not knowing how to live in this world and I’d imagine you feel as if things are pretty futile and at the same time, it seems as though you are really searching for a way to find both meaning and happiness in your life.

If you want to keep sharing your reflections about your experiences, we are here to listen and talk with you. If you’re in Canada, you can also try out our chat service between 6pm-11pm PST.
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