I feel so abandoned!

Feelings: terrified, hurt, lonely, sad, bewildered
Needs: reassurance, belonging, connection, support

I feel like everything is my fault!

Feelings: shame, hopeless
Needs: acceptance, empathy, support, mutual responsibility

I feel humiliated!

Feelings: embarrassed, ashamed, angry, dejected
Needs: respect, equity, compassion, consideration

I feel helpless!

Feelings: scared, despair, frustration
Needs: support, empathy, agency

I feel disrespected!

Feelings: angry, hurt, disheartened
Needs: respect, consideration, acknowledgement, appreciation

I feel attacked!

Feelings: scared, angry, defensive
Needs: safety, clarity, understanding

I didn't tell you, because I knew it would make you mad!

Feelings: worried, agitated
Needs: safety, consideration, peace

I can't explain what's going on for me.

Feelings: confused, overwhelmed
Needs: clarity, connection

I can't do this anymore! I can't take the pressure!

Feelings: overwhelmed, alone
Needs: connection, support, choice

I can't do anything right for you!

Feelings: hurt, angry, baffled
Needs: acknowledgment, appreciation, to be seen/heard, ease

I am worthless!

Feelings: dejected, depressed
Needs: purpose, love, community, self-connection, compassion

I am too needy!

Feelings: overwhelmed, embarrassed, ashamed
Needs: clarity, acceptance, community, compassion, empathy

I am such a wimp!

Feelings: discouraged, frustrated
Needs: competence, clarity, support, empowerment

I am stuck, and can't be free.

Feelings: disheartened, exhausted, worried, hopeless
Needs: choice, support, clarity, compassion, empowerment

I am so lazy!

Feelings: shame, guilt, anger
Needs: aliveness, connection, inspiration, contribution, empowerment

I am a boring person.

Feelings: ashamed, disconnected, despondent
Needs: friendship, play, connection, discovery, community

I am a bad person.

Feelings: shame, guilt, depression
Needs: acceptance, healing, empathy, love

How do you expect me to make it alone?

Feelings: anxious
Needs: security

How could you let them take advantage of you?!

Feelings: frightened, disappointed, appalled
Needs: honesty, fairness, independence

How are you going to fix this?

Feelings: frustrated, disappointed
Needs: safety, trust, support, clarity