Hello, dear questioner!
I'm here for you, and I'd love to help you work through this. I hope that we can find some comfort and inspiration together.
1. About our self-perception and the world of the mind.
We all have two worlds, just for ourselves.
We all have a shared physical world and our own private mental world.
The most important discovery of psychology is that these two worlds are relatively independent.
This means that each of us has our own special mental world.
This means that each of us has our own unique psychological world.
Just like a mother who is absolutely delighted to see the snowfall.
And we worry about whether we'll freeze to death, bless our hearts!
In this light, it might be helpful to think about whether your inner sense of security is sufficient.
Happiness is found in not being afraid and having a sense of security.
It's totally normal to feel helpless sometimes. When we always feel that way, it might be that we could use a little more security.
Safety is really important, and it mainly includes:
Let's talk about the three main types of security: physical, financial, and emotional.
Physical and financial security are about making sure you have a roof over your head and food on the table.
I'm not sure if you have a job and are financially independent, but I'm here to help if you need it!
When we have a basic sense of security, we can then deal with that feeling of helplessness.
2. Give yourself the gift of understanding what it means to feel helpless.
It's totally normal to feel this way at some point in your life. Many people experience this kind of distress during their growth process, feeling helpless and unable to survive.
But you know what? You can get through it on your own.
You also know that your parents' love and your friends' enthusiasm have given you so much strength.
It's totally normal to have some pessimistic thoughts when facing the death of your father.
I know it's tough. The pain is real, and it's hard to face it.
I just wanted to let you know...
You know, feeling helpless isn't necessarily a fact, it's just a feeling.
I know it can feel like you're all alone in the world right now. But I want you to know that you're not helpless. Your parents and friends love you very much, and they're here for you.
I know it can feel really overwhelming when you have a sick mother. It's totally normal to feel a bit powerless in that situation.
Give yourself a big, warm hug!
People grow up three times!
The first time is when you realize you're not the center of the world, sweetie.
The second time is when you realize that no matter how hard you try, there are some things you just can't do. It's okay to feel this way!
And the third time is when you know you may not be able to do anything about it, but you will still try your best.
Take a moment to think about what your sense of helplessness is trying to tell you.
Is it the worry that our dear mother is unwell?
Or could it be that we're just not sure how to face the world on our own?
Or maybe we don't have anyone close to us to turn to?
Where is your sense of belonging, sweetheart?
It's totally normal to feel a bit helpless when you can't find a sense of belonging.
For instance, when we're in a group, we feel supported. When we have friends who care about us, we feel loved.
In the book The Courage to Be Happy, it's said that the most fundamental thing we need as humans is a sense of belonging.
We all long for a sense of belonging, my friend.
You can definitely try to find your sense of belonging!
3. Give yourself the love and care you deserve!
We may have grown up on the outside, but sometimes the little kid inside of us hasn't.
She might feel a bit insecure, like she doesn't have the power to face the big, complex world on her own, or like there's no one she can really rely on.
We all need to learn to tell ourselves, "I'm no longer the helpless child I once was. I've grown up and I've got this! I can protect myself and nurture myself again."
Take it slow and steady, and before you know it, you'll be feeling more secure, like you belong, and you'll have built some great new relationships!
I know it can be tough, but I promise you that your feeling of helplessness can slowly start to fade away.
I know it can be tough, but you've got this!
If you're interested, I'd love for you to read the book Parenting the Inner Child.
Wishing you all the best!


Comments
I can relate to feeling so deeply connected to my parents, their presence feels like the only thing keeping me afloat.
The thought of losing someone so close does make you question if you could go on, it's such a heavy burden to carry.
Even now, the morning dread is real, waking up with that isolation sinking in; it's a hard cycle to break.
It's as if childhood fears never truly leave us, they just evolve into new forms of anxiety and loneliness.
Your story echoes mine in so many ways, especially the part about not reaching out to others even when they try to connect.