Woah! @lauralemons ... one big brave and humbling post - you have been very open with yourself and with the community of steemians. Well done you. I do believe that we all have times in our lives when we feel a bit bashed up. I most certainly have ... a few! I also believe that it is important to get a complete recovery which involves a lot of self-searching and integrity to self. I have no problems in saying that I have sought the guidance of counsellors, psychologists, therapists, call them what you will. Complete recovery sets you free to being the real you, not a version of you.
I hope you are finding support within the Aspiring Whales and Dolphins group. Let me know if there is anything you would like to see. There is a new initiative starting soon which you can see below my announcement today.
Thank you again for a great post! Namaste!
Upped and followed!