So I have C-PTSD from attachment, developmental, and medical trauma and have a physical disability. This relationship did not do my PTSD any favors.
I got out of a toxic relationship 5 months ago but I am still struggling. Even though there weren't acts of physical or sexual violence, most people who hear the story, find it psychologically and emotionally disturbing. My male therapist said my ex was emotionally disturbed, psychologically unwell, and probably dangerous.
I got out of a toxic relationship 5 months ago but I am still struggling. Even though there weren't acts of physical or sexual violence, most people who hear the story, find it psychologically and emotionally disturbing. My male therapist said my ex was emotionally disturbed, psychologically unwell, and probably dangerous.
- My ex used to say things like if I didn't listen to him, he would probably hurt me in the future and then later on it became if we didn't break up, he couldn't ensure my physical safety.
- He said he was always afraid that he was going to hurt me.
- He said he felt the urge to dominate women but that he feels calm and comfortable with men. (He has never had a intimate relationship with a man.)
- He said that if he got his gay sexual needs met, he wouldn't be violent anymore. (But he's actually more aggressive towards men.)
- He said he physically attacked his dad to "protect our connection".
- He said he wouldn't have always been so angry if I had given up my friends.
- He said I was the reason for his disconnection from other people.
- He said he was afraid that he was sexually attracted to me because I look like a little girl.
- He said I was like the mother he never had. (He has a mother with severe mental issues.)