Recent content by FlyingDove

Thank you very much. I can try but it usually ends in blaming me. And as a former scapegoat I will take it and then run free. I have done this before. It took work help etc.but I did. I am not sure my husband wants to understand this. I just did what you said. I told him I will not follow this...

Welcome. Domestic violence survivor myself

We have 2 dogs. They are pitbull mixes but very sweet and protective. I have looked at the esa law where I live. I will get letters for both of them. I got my very first dog in 2017. She became an ESA where I lived then. There legal benefits to taking this step

Yes. Thank you. I have considered personality disorders too. Narcissism and it traits exist on a spectrum. This is the issue my father has . I believe. Many of the traits that resulted in the outcome now facing him. My husband is impatient can be controlling definitely thinks in black and white...

If he self sabotages will prepare to go it alone. I have done it before. It is just scary. Thank you.

Thank you so much. Very helpful He is on the spectrum . I would asses going toward the extreme. I saved myself once. I have no power of agency over him. I know there is great power in letting go. Working on this.

Thank you. I can answer yes to both. My husband was pretty difficult. He feels everyone should focus on the news etc. Unfortunately I got into the same behavior leading to compounding stress sleep debt etc. Typical codependent/ trauma behavior. I have stopped. Your post was helpful and I am...

I am now just seeing what harm my marriage has done. I don't even understand how I remained seizure free. He is a good person. Has been there always. But preparing for the end of the world? I received a Prevnar 20 vaccine yesterday. Tired today. It is late evening where I am now. I set more...

Welcome to this group. I am a new member also. Thank you for your service. I have been through spiritual abuse and have needed to sort out my beliefs. God does not punish. People do.

Thank you all for your comments on my husband news consumption. It is very helpful.

Thank you. I have begun to do this already. I like to keep up with medicine psychiatry pyschology etc. It helps improve my health and I work better with my health care provider treatment plans. I am going to set more boundaries with myself beginning today.

Thank you for your reply. He has been harsh critical with me. Yes there has been some change in his behavior. He comprehends the damage he has done. I have changed my behavior. I tried earlier in our relationship to get us into couples therapy. His reply was I don't need a psychiatrist telling...

Thank you. I am new to this site and still learning

I have done work on cognitive distortions . Today I met and spoke briefly with a homeless transgender person. She cannot get or even apply for federal assistance for housing until she has been homeless for 7 more months. Unable to stay at shelters due to being targeted. The system is rigged for...