Hey all,
My name is actually Grace. I was diagnosed with PTSD (mild) three years ago after getting raped (although it's a very grey situation which has been difficult to deal with because of that). Since then I have been suffering from a very low self esteem and I have been raped again.
I'm dating a great guy who has overcome tragedies that are far worse than mine and he is wonderfully adjusted and very strong. He's bee supportive but I can sense he is as frustrated by my low self worth as I am. I am constantly concerned about him finding other women more attractive and leaving me and I have come to think it's because I don't deserve happiness. I'm trying to not sound whiny, but maybe you guys have a specific thread with suggestions or experience that is similar? I'm trying so hard to love myself and it would kill me to ruin something because of this. It would be letting the rapists win.
Thanks all,
Grace
My name is actually Grace. I was diagnosed with PTSD (mild) three years ago after getting raped (although it's a very grey situation which has been difficult to deal with because of that). Since then I have been suffering from a very low self esteem and I have been raped again.
I'm dating a great guy who has overcome tragedies that are far worse than mine and he is wonderfully adjusted and very strong. He's bee supportive but I can sense he is as frustrated by my low self worth as I am. I am constantly concerned about him finding other women more attractive and leaving me and I have come to think it's because I don't deserve happiness. I'm trying to not sound whiny, but maybe you guys have a specific thread with suggestions or experience that is similar? I'm trying so hard to love myself and it would kill me to ruin something because of this. It would be letting the rapists win.
Thanks all,
Grace