ok so i’ve been struggling a lot lately with relationships and intimacy. I’ve had a few rough experiences in regards to both & I feel like they’re both already ruined for me. im 17 years old & about to graduate high school, and I physically and emotionally get so drained by even just a kiss.

my parents know a little about my first kiss experience which led to a lot of uneasy memories. but after 3 years i’m still not okay from it. I shake excessively from a lot of physical touch & I feel like I should talk to someone BUT I DONT KNOW WHO!!!!

im so scared to talk to my parents about it, as it’s a touchy subject for a conservative household.

but I genuinely would appreciate some words of advice on what to do.