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I Forget Then I Remember All Over Again

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Wolvescry

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The thing is, I carry on through life ignoring the danger but I know it is always there. I pretend its not, but I get reminded randomly, constantly. It is no wonder I freak out and feel unsafe so often. Its hard to explain the constant fear and denial. Maybe its nothing, just empty threats meant to keep me in check. But it does not ease the fear. I was warned many times about what can happen if I speak. But is it possible for the person to act on their threats.

Growing up I remember the way he use to play mind games with me, teach the wrongs things to make me seem off and crazy. Its hard to explain to people without sounding crazy and I have no way of proving it so it is easy to made seem crazy. Abusers can be so clever with the way they set things up.

I feel crazy for even thinking that, that it is impossible for people to mess with your head to that extent. But life has taught me otherwise. I get so confused sometimes. Even if I did speak it would just turn into a big mess, I would be humiliated and most likely be deemed crazy anyway.

Then there is the stigma of being a victim of that kind of crime and the fear that comes with the ptsd. I feel like a monster most of the time, but really if I take out the layer of madness that cloaks my brain, I know I am not. I am a very caring and passionate person, and even when I try not to care and feel things I can't. I feel to much most of the time.

So there is only one thing left to do, push on, pretend that that threat never existed. I know I am safe now. I live pretty far, and I am with a man who never takes advantage of my fragile gullible mental state. I never have to worry about him being manipulative and for the first time since I was a child I do not have to worry about being taken advantage of and having mind games played on me.

I have nightmares sometimes, but it is weird because something has changed. Some of my nightmares have happy endings. You see I will have a nightmare of someone or people trying to rape me, I hide like I always do with the fear they are outside the door. Then I realise something. I learned how to fight in my MMA class and I peak out the door to see a threat that was not so much of a threat afterall. I go out and beat the people or man up and he runs off.

This makes me feel a bit better about my capabilities, but I am not that good yet. IDK I have been through so much, sometimes I feel like it is impossible to go through so much, but I have met others who have been through worst. Its something that haunts me.

I guess the only thing to do is continue to block out the parts that I am not ready to handle, to pretend it is not there. To continues to fix the problems I face by gaining an education, learning MMA, therapy, and more. I guess at this point of my recovery I am ready to continue my fight, not only for myself but for others who may suffer. If anything I can take something ugly and use it to inspire myself to do something beautiful. To gain to aspiration needed to create a system that can contribute to organization and people who can stop and create ideas to prevent people from suffering. It may be impossible but its worth a try right?
 
Growing up I remember the way he use to play mind games with me, teach the wrongs things to make me seem off and crazy. Its hard to explain to people without sounding crazy and I have no way of proving it so it is easy to made seem crazy. Abusers can be so clever with the way they set things up.

I feel crazy for even thinking that, that it is impossible for people to mess with your head to that extent. But life has taught me otherwise. I get so confused sometimes. Even if I did speak it would just turn into a big mess, I would be humiliated and most likely be deemed crazy anyway.

It may be impossible but its worth a try right?

Yes, it is absolutely worth the try @Wolvescry. It sounds like you have come a long long way. Having a great partner is so helpful. So grounding.

I get impatient with the process. I want to just 'get better'. I feel it for a bit and then something else comes up. 'AGAIN???' I want to cry? Can't I have relief for just a bit longer? But no, onwards to something else. Step by step, inch by inch. I just keep trying to move forward as often as I can. And it sounds like you are doing a terrific job of that as well.

I wish you a safe journey.
 
Sorry it took so long for a reply, I kinda of step away for a bit.

It's crazy because I feel the same way. It sucks because I get so well I think I am never going to have to face it again but it always comes back. As time goes by I can manage better but sometimes it is just to hard. Especially when others treat you like you can just snap out of it, I wish I could snap out of it. I have worked really hard to get to this point. There was a time I did not leave my house. I try to remind myself I am not a victim, I am a survivor. Keep moving forward, we can do it!
 
Please, don't ever apologize @Wolvescry. Do you have somebody to help you remember how far you have come? Is there someone in your life who can validate you? You are right, it is such a minimizing feeling knowing that we work 1 kadrillion times harder than others just doing the simplest of things and people challenge us to 'just be normal'. If you ever need a friend to help remind you of (and understand) how much of a survivor you truly are please don't hesitate to chat with me. I know it feels unbearable at times. I will be posting a 'But you Don't Look Sick' piece momentarily. It helped me a ton. Maybe it will resonate with you and remind you that there are so many people out there that are on a journey just like yours.

I LOVE your avatar by the way. I don't know whether I mentioned that or not but love the Native American tone of it. The wolf has such incredible power.

Love and Light,
Shimmerz
 
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