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Hi @chibam ,
I really appreciate your thoughts on this topic 
It's awful being around people who criticise, undermine and exploit us, it can really ruin our faith and trust in others. It's completely understandable that those experiences have impacted your desire to connect with others. I'm wondering which social situations have given you these experiences and if there are any other situations or environments where you feel welcomed and safe?
I also acknowledge your feelings of loneliness around holidays and family events, it can be so alienating to be alone in those situations. You mentioned that your #1 aspiration was a loving marriage, is that still something you are aspiring for?
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