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My best tricks to deal with the sudden flood (and prolonged effects) of adrenaline/cortisol/all the things swirling around in my blood...

It’s a massive step sharing today. Sharing can give feelings of both relief and fear, so I hope you’re doing ok with it. lots of us on...

You are a very brave person to tell all that. I hope you find someone in real life you can talk to as well. You deserve healing.

I admire your bravery in being able to speak about what happened to you and take a step towards healing. It wasn’t your fault and he did...

I'm really sorry you're going through this. This confusion must be gut wrenching. Do you think you've been trauma bonded? Also, it's...

I have this pinned to my bookshelf: It reminds me that when my brain is dysregulated, it's a hot mess and that I need to focus on...

I’m in a men’s group. Our T had us name 2 people we promised to call if/when suicide ideation re-emerges - it was a oct we made with one...

I agree with @Larrikin and although it’s commendable that you’re trying to be very understanding about your husbands needs, you have...

Have you ever read literature regarding narcissisism (covert) and gaslighting? Does any of it resonate? Because you have both ptsd and...

Boundary busting, gaslighting. Not a safe person! Alcohol reduces inhibitions. It doesn't create. Meaning the desire to touch your...

Depression is soul sucking and in depths of it when I was 49, I executed a suicide plan and fortunately my daughter saw the signs and...

it ain't over 'til it's over. ~yogi berra and then you get to be old enough that you are checking 46 year olds for diaper rash. yes...

Interesting this went down the path of forgiveness. I have no plans to forgive my primary abuser. Can’t figure either of us would get...

It is VERY common for people who've experienced SA to minimize their SA experiences. "It's not as bad as what others have," "second...

I’m judging here but I read your story and saw more red flags than just your drunken friend’s sexual abuse. If I had my way, you would...

If your daughter came to you with the same scenario, what would you advise her?

Forgiveness for me didn’t happen until I began to become aware of how “broken” I was and how my brokenness altered the way that I...

When you text a friend “I feel like talking” then she calls you to talk, and you say, well my text was talking so I’m all talked out now.

One of my nurses came to the apartment, checked my vitals, and brought me a case of strawberry Ensure. She advised me to water down the...

I hear you flubber and understand. You are not alone. Do you have a support system (a group of people or a friend) that can follow along...

This is a really tricky situation you are in. On the one hand, your therapist might not be good for you. On the other hand, you might be...

Your husband sounds emotionally unavailable - if not in general than certainly with this issue. It’s possible that your inside/outside...

I used to drink whiskey hand over fist (with one kidney), cut on myself with razor blades, and pray to die. I also had a lot of...

Cheers. If things get hard, again? Remember this. Things do get better. Life gets better.