Recent content by NYGirl

Reds, well, I have to say that I read your post from the perspective of my children, all girls, ages 18, 15 and 13 and cried. I was your mother until recently in many ways. The abuser, their father, was not sexually abusive, but he was abusive in all other ways, spiritually, mentally...

Dale, we go through things and come out stronger for them. I am confident that the trials and experiences you have and your dealing with them is preparing you to be in a healthy relationship with someone who will appreciate you for you, imperfections and all. A diagnosis, or two, or...

There is always somewhere else to go. I am not trying to fix you or preach to you. I have been there. It is easy to be trapped. We allow ourselves to be trapped, people like us to be trapped. It may take time, but you need a plan. You are precious, you are important, and you matter. It is...

Why do you stay in this relationship?

Dale, you are doing something positive for yourself just by reaching out. I hope that you continue to seek ways to take care of you. Only then will you be able to be in a healthy relationship. I am not preaching to you. I am realizing that for myself as well. I have been diagnosed with PTSD...