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pfunkie

404d

I'm starting to question everything. Every. Little. Thing. I'm trying to understand what is my purpose. My whole life up until this point has been nothing but people-pleasing. I didn't even realize until my therapist said it and I really began understanding my actions in accordance with what kind of response I know would be generated. This is all good. This is all progress. But now it's not. Now I'm questioning who I am after years of living life in service of what my family would think of me, what my friends might think of me, and what the world might think of me. And none of this should matter yet it does to me. What if I told you, you were put on this earth to do one thing? Maybe it's cooking, maybe it's cleaning, maybe it's taking care of others, music, art, dancing you name it. That one thing is your passion and it's what keeps you going. What if I told you you can't have it? what if you're coming to the realization that your so-called passion isn't really yours? it's just been you people pleasing. I used to make art. I used to create, but now I dare not touch a sketchbook let alone a pencil. And I've forgotten how to create without the noise of doubt, regret, and so much more screaming into me. I'm scared that I have never done art for myself. I'm questioning art itself. Has my art never been a true show of myself and only my people-pleasing tendencies? I keep stressing over the fact I feel like I don't have time. That every day I don't pick up art someone out there somewhere is gladly taking the job that I would want. If I'm 25 and still working at Starbucks then I don't know what I'm going to do. I'm 22 now and feel so much fucking weight. I have no one to talk to about it all. I don't know what to do and I'm scared to die but I don't want to live like this. I don't know who I am.

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    • consciousitalics

      398d

      I'm 44 and only just experiencing this so you're doing well! You've realised it and now you can work to heal yourself and go a journey to find who you truly are. The bonus for you is that you're half my age :)

    • consciousitalics

      398d

      I'm 44 and only just experiencing this so you're doing well! You've realised it and now you can work to heal yourself and go a journey to find who you truly are. The bonus for you is that you're half my age :)

    • MangoNari

      404d

      I feel this on many levels. Its like I went years without an identity. I simply molded to those I was attached to. Even now, being engaged to the love of my life, and I feel like I have just molded to what she wants/needs me to be. I have had an obsession with aesthetics my whole life, but could never seem to find my own, always pulling from those around me. I don't know my own style, interests, passions... So I let those I love lead me. There are days that it drives me crazy, then there are days that I just accept it, mostly because I am the happiest I have been in a while, despite not ever knowing myself truly.

    • lazydaisy

      404d

      You just described my life story right now. If you ever need to chat, my dm’s are open. I 1000% understand you. Maybe we can help each-other in this fight :/

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It's normal to question your identity and purpose, especially after realizing that you've been people-pleasing for a long time. It's important to take time to explore your interests and passions without the influence of others' opinions. One suggestion is to ask yourself questions like, "What makes me happy?" and "What do I want more or less of in life?" These questions can help guide you towards discovering your true self and purpose. Remember, finding your path is a process, and it's okay to feel uncertain at times.

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