Recent content by sunisstillshining

My husband is great supporter. He has encouraged me to seek help at times. He has also been patient with me when I have had flash backs and asked how to help outside of those times. Is your sufferer receiving counseling? If so, would it be possible for you to join in sessions? If not, have you...

Welcome. I hope that you will find some additional support here. I am glad that you have had some experience with therapy, though I am sorry that it has taken this long to discover your trauma. Counseling, music, (prayer) journaling were all helpful for me. I know people that have tried...

It sounds like you have been through quite a lot. I would definitely suggest that you see a counselor. It sounds like you might have a support system that does not include your boyfriend. Maybe a counselor could be another person on your support team. Have you heard of the book Boundaries by Dr...

So much good advice offered by the fellow posters here. First, great job on reaching out and noticing your feelings and reactions from reading the book. I would recommend along with others that you speak with your therapist about how you felt after reading the book. Hope that helps and please...

Though therapy is new to you, I am so glad that you are going. Sometimes my daughter (12) causes triggers for me too. Have you tried taking her for a walk, going to a park (sitting on a bench nearby), doing a workout video at home, calling a friend for help, or having your child watch a 30...

Glad that you feel safe at home and have a good support system. I am glad that you have scheduled an appt with a psychiatrist. Please don't be afraid to reach out to the psychiatrist office for a sooner appt. or to have someone go with you to the dr if needed.

I am so sorry for the pain and the abuse that you have suffered. Are you currently seeing a therapist? I know one of the scariest things for me was actually telling my mom what had happened. You are really strong to be able to tell her that. I would encourage you talk to your therapist/licensed...

Have you been able to attend counseling together? It might be helpful to sorting through the violation of trust and steps that you can take towards rebuilding it. I have had breaks in trust in relationships before, but some were relationships that could not be repaired. It sometimes helps to...

You have so much life ahead. I know that it may look overwhelming right now, but you can get through this. Have you considered talking with your therapist about the possibility of changing your environment? Also, as Albatross said, volunteering is a great way to challenge yourself and get out...

I agree, ask your therapist about coping techniques that you are interested in and share your fear of opening up. My foster daughter and I were just talking about this today. Sometimes it helps to write a letter to your therapist or to journal. It might be a less scary way to open up. Also, try...

I Definitely think that you can make it. One of the great things about online forums is that you can have others cheering you on. Here are some resources that might be helpful: Resources to Help You Fight Pornography Addiction, Called to Rise: Overcoming Sexual Addiction , Free Porn Help and...

So sorry to hear of the abuse that you suffered growing up. I am glad that therapy is helping and that you have been doing your best to get better. Progress and healing are good things. All of us have things that we can do to better ourselves. Let us know if there is anything else we can do to...

So sorry to hear of your struggle with sexual abuse and self-harm. I have heard that self harm is one way of expressing the pain that you feel in your heart. I often wished that people could see the pain that I was in from what a family member did to me. I am glad that you are seeing a...

So sorry to hear about the suicide. It is sad and scary when a safe place has had something happen so nearby. As Bellbird said, know that you are not alone. I would encourage you to speak with your therapist about your sleepless nights, the suicide, and feeling like a breaking bone and to make...

Hello, I think that your counselor will be able to help you sort through when you are ready to return to work. I had a very good support system in place and they were able to help me decide when I had too much on my plate. I think it is great that you T thinks that you should be able to return...