Trust issues are real
By Kenya Ware
@Gvdess (54)
March 9, 2018 10:47pm CST
Everyone in their lifetime goes through something that causes them not to trust much anymore. Some people go through traumatizing things and others deal with minor things .
What are some things that caused you not to trust as much anymore and how has it impacted you in the long run?
For me , it would have to be the fact I was sexually abused as a kid . Not only by my own family members but my mothers boyfriend. I no longer play victim to it and I forgave everyone a long time ago but I do speak on it as learning lessons for people to understand you don’t have to be what hurt you . Nor do you have to let it take over your life .
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
10 Mar 18
I salute you for being so brave and admitting what happened to you. I’m not sure I have trust issues at all as I’m actually very gullible but I’ve been through tough, even traumatic experiences in life as well. It’s just something that I don’t really talk much in public.
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@Swayamsiddha (4354)
• New Delhi, India
10 Mar 18
Its very sad that your own family members sexually abused you. Do you live with them ? Do you live away from them?
@Gvdess (54)
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10 Mar 18
They are both currently in jail for unrelated matters so I no longer have to deal with them
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
10 Mar 18
Hi. I do not trust people who cannot keep their word. Trust is a big factor for me, though I give second chances but when that second chance is abused, I am sorry but it is goodbye. I have a hard time believing people that I feel like that everything they say or do is a lie.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
10 Mar 18
@Gvdess I understand. My dad is the same as you. He is civil to those people who have no trust with but trust is another thing.
@deba12 (2946)
• India
10 Mar 18
Yes, you're right. But many people has cheated my emotions, sometimes in the name of love and sometimes by promising me to give a job. I have forgiven them as I have no other way out. Now, I am not ready to play as a victim and thus has become more strict.
@Gvdess (54)
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10 Mar 18
Which plays hand in hand w/unable to trust easily and it is fully understandable
@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
10 Mar 18
I'm glad you become stronger despite what happened to you in the past. Trust every new beginnings but never trust any person totally again. Thanks for sharing.
@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
10 Mar 18
Although Ive been betrayed by many people including those I considered close friends and family, I still try to give everyone I meet the benefit of the doubt. They only get it once.
I do have trust issues when it comes to men for much the same reason as you.