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i’m a 23-year-old woman and i feel like i cry over everything. i don’t know if i’m naturally just a sensitive person or if it’s because i’ve been under a lot of stress lately, but i’m starting to feel ashamed of it.

for example, yesterday i asked my sister if she wanted to come with me to run a few errands, and she agreed. i was looking forward to spending some time together because i really value quality time with my family. then today it seemed like she was reconsidering because it wasn’t really worth the trip for her and she’d rather just go straight to her boyfriend’s house afterward. i ended up feeling like seeing me wasn’t really a priority, and it hurt my feelings.

i started crying, and she called me “sensitive,” which honestly felt like the cherry on top. then my mom asked me why i have to cry over everything and told me that what i’m upset about “isn’t that serious.”

the thing is, i’ve been going through a really difficult time lately. i’ve been dealing with job rejections, school rejections, uncertainty about my future, and just feeling disappointed and discouraged in general. my family knows this, which is part of why those comments hurt so much.

i know other people have bigger problems, but when i’m already overwhelmed, even small disappointments can make me cry. i don’t want to feel like crying is a crime or that i’m somehow defective because i’m emotional.

for women who used to cry easily or feel deeply, did anything help? is this something i can work on, or do i just need to learn how to accept that i’m a sensitive person? i’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s gone through something similar.

i’m a 23-year-old woman and i feel like i cry over everything. i don’t know if i’m naturally just a sensitive person or if it’s because i’ve been under a lot of stress lately, but i’m starting to feel ashamed of it.

for example, yesterday i asked my sister if she wanted to come with me to run a few errands, and she agreed. i was looking forward to spending some time together because i really value quality time with my family. then today it seemed like she was reconsidering because it wasn’t really worth the trip for her and she’d rather just go straight to her boyfriend’s house afterward. i ended up feeling like seeing me wasn’t really a priority, and it hurt my feelings.

i started crying, and she called me “sensitive,” which honestly felt like the cherry on top. then my mom asked me why i have to cry over everything and told me that what i’m upset about “isn’t that serious.”

the thing is, i’ve been going through a really difficult time lately. i’ve been dealing with job rejections, school rejections, uncertainty about my future, and just feeling disappointed and discouraged in general. my family knows this, which is part of why those comments hurt so much.

i know other people have bigger problems, but when i’m already overwhelmed, even small disappointments can make me cry. i don’t want to feel like crying is a crime or that i’m somehow defective because i’m emotional.

for women who used to cry easily or feel deeply, did anything help? is this something i can work on, or do i just need to learn how to accept that i’m a sensitive person? i’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s gone through something similar.

hey everyone :)

so i’m kind of curious if anyone else feels like this in pokopia (or games like it in general), because i feel a little bit like the odd one out 😭

i LOVE this game so much, like actually it’s so cozy and cute and i keep coming back to it. but the sandbox/building aspect lowkey stresses me out in a way i didn’t expect 😂

i think my issue is i’m just not very creative when it comes to “blank space = do whatever you want.” i do way better when a game gives me direction or tells me “put this here” or “build this in this spot.” otherwise i just kind of stare at everything like ??? and then overthink it for 30 minutes and place one thing and immediately second guess it 😩

and it’s not even just this game, i notice it in a lot of sandbox/cozy builder type games. i always start off excited and then slowly realize i’m secretly more of a “please guide me step-by-step” kind of player lol

i guess i just wanted to ask am i alone in this? does anyone else love the vibe of these games but get a little overwhelmed by the freedom part?

would love to hear how other people approach it (or if you’ve found ways to make it feel less stressful!)

hey everyone! 🩷

i was wondering if anyone else has been in this situation before.

lately i’ve been in such a gaming slump. i have that itch to play something and i really want to get invested in a game, but every time i open steam and look through my library, nothing sounds appealing at all 😭

the weird thing is that i still want to game. i’m not tired of gaming itself, i just can’t seem to find anything that’s holding my attention right now.

i think part of the problem is that i’m a little burnt out on farming sims. i love them, but after playing so many over the years, i feel like i need something different for a while.

has anyone else gone through this? if so, what helped you get out of it? did you take a break from gaming altogether? try a completely different genre? replay an old favourite? or did you just wait it out until something eventually clicked?

i’d love to hear your experiences because right now i’m just sitting here scrolling through games instead of actually playing them 🥲

thanks in advance! 🩷

edit: thank you for all your amazing comments! i love this community 🥹

hi everyone! 🩷

i’m a recent bsw graduate in toronto, & i’m feeling pretty discouraged with the job search lately

i’ve been applying consistently for months now, tailoring my resume & cover letter for every single position, trying to highlight my relevant experience, & doing everything i’ve been told to do. between my placements, community work, peer mentoring, accessibility services experience, outreach, case management, etc., i thought i’d at least be making it to the interview stage

but it feels like most applications either disappear into the void or end in a rejection email 😭

i knew the job market was tough, but i didn’t expect it to be this difficult to even get a chance to speak with someone

i guess i’m posting because i’m wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same thing? especially other recent social work grads or people in the field

how long did it take you to land your first role after graduating? did anything help you stand out or get more interviews?

i’d also just love to hear from people who can relate because this whole process can feel pretty isolating sometimes 🥲

thanks for reading, & i hope the job search is treating you all better than it’s treating me right now lol 🩷

hi everyone!

i’m a recent bsw graduate in toronto, & i’m feeling pretty discouraged with the job search lately

i’ve been applying consistently for months now, tailoring my resume & cover letter for every single position, trying to highlight my relevant experience, & doing everything i’ve been told to do. between my placements, community work, peer mentoring, accessibility services experience, outreach, case management, etc., i thought i’d at least be making it to the interview stage

but it feels like most applications either disappear into the void or end in a rejection email 😭

i knew the job market was tough, but i didn’t expect it to be this difficult to even get a chance to speak with someone

i guess i’m posting because i’m wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same thing? especially other recent social work grads or people in the field

how long did it take you to land your first role after graduating? did anything help you stand out or get more interviews?

i’d also just love to hear from people who can relate because this whole process can feel pretty isolating sometimes 🥲

thanks for reading, & i hope the job search is treating you all better than it’s treating me right now lol 🩷

hey everyone, i hope you’re all doing well 🤍 i’d really love some advice from people who’ve maybe been in a similar position. i recently graduated from a social work program, and i’m planning to apply for my msw again in 2027. i didn’t get in for 2026, so my original plan was to spend the next couple years working, building up my experience/resume, and then reapply.

but i’ve been noticing that a lot of jobs, even part-time ones, want applicants to already be registered with the college. i originally thought it made more sense to wait until i got my msw before applying for registration, but now i’m second guessing myself 😭

part of why i’ve been putting it off is because of the cost, but now i’m wondering if i should just bite the bullet and apply anyway. for those of you already working in the field, do you think it’s worth getting registered now? i’d really appreciate any insight. thank you so much in advance!

edit: i’m sorry i forgot to add i’m in ontario!!