I think in every family, if your lucky, theres at least 1 person, or more if your very unlucky, who just doesnt get it.
People can be really insensitive, and even off as rude or cruel, not realizing the impact their words and actions can have. Remember that saying, "kids can be so cruel", nobody told us anything about that translating into adulthood.
It sucks, it hurts, and it wont be the last time. wish i could say with absolute certainty that it would stop, but really, who can predict such things?.
I just try to remind myself, that whoever it is, they are just very ignorant and dont know what its like. How can you understand somthing if you dont have to deal with it every day?.
Because many others have the ability to contain their anxiety, unlike us, they will never be able to fully understand what we go through, and that in itself breeds mis-perceptions about us. That we are thin skinned, or just weak, that we need to toughen up.
I see the opposite side of the coin. To me, going through life the way we do, and putting up with all the crap that we do, proves that we can be just as strong and tough in life as anyone else. Sure, we may not always succeed, i fled a job once because i couldnt contain my anxiety, and have had numerous other simliar things happen, im sure there are countless other stories on here, but my point is if you dont give up, it will make you stronger in the end. and that my friends, is worth more than anything in the world.
Wow, i really need to keep posting while having my morning coffee! i feel so inspired now...