novoice

A couple of weeks ago, my mom and sister made the executive decision to bring a new cat into our home. I was asked how I felt about it and I said that I didn't want it because I was already feeling overwhelmed with the pets we already had. I thought that they actually listened to what I said, but later the next day I learned that we were officially getting the new cat. I was devastated. I felt that my feelings were brushed off and ignored. They told me that everything was going to be okay, but to me that wasn't the point. It was more of the fact that they asked me, the person who is home 24/7 with the pets, how I felt. And then they completely disregard it. This is not the first time this has happened and I feel like no one actually cares about how I feel.
#silenced #novoice #Depression #MentalHealth

My political ideology differs from the majority of my family & friends. Most conversations are “correct" w no fear of offending anyone cuz any difference in opinion is shut down and ignored. I'm afraid to call anyone cause idk which topics are off limits except the most superfical ones and I don’t have the energy for that.

How do I maintain these relationships? What is ok to talk about? I can’t talk about how I’m struggling w MS cause they’re bored of it, can’t talk politics, religion, current events cuz everuthjng is so politically charged. Been stuck inside due to covid, can't work, and feeling invisible. Help