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Has it been like this from the start of your relationship? Is it something that has caused many arguments?

Is she in therapy for her PTSD? Did she do any kind of therapy for herself when she was supporting you and the kids? If you can sit down and set some boundaries. find out if there’s things that make her feel uncomfortable. Like always talking about the relationship or she fears you’ll want to...

The friends she meets for coffee, are they men she just meet or are they friends she’s had for some times?

Maybe consider taking the kids alittle more. I understand he wants time with them, but kids can be high stress and could be filling his stress cup. If he’s forgetting to feed himself, it’s scary to think he could forget to feed the kids.

Sorry your hurting and I can understand why it would be hard to live under the same roof. I’m glad your taking care of yourself and took some time away to regroup. I guess what it comes down to is, can you continue to live in the same house as her? She’s not willing to move out and the only...

Now is the time to stop putting your feelings aside. Put yourself first, do what you need to do for you. Relationship can’t work if it always one sided. Trying to hold on to something you have no control over will only invite frustration and depression. You can’t change the past, but you can...

It’s true, if you know your truth it doesn’t matter what he says. Are you truly ready for a change? You have the strength inside you to get off the narcissistic roller coaster. First step is seeking a woman’s shelter. There’s support and resources to help you and your son. Your waking up...

P.S. I don’t think the teacher thought he should see a therapist because of your husband PTSD. He didn’t know about it until you told him and he said the reason was he thought there could be ADD in his opinion.

When the teacher mention seeing a therapist, did he mean an educational therapist to make sure your son isn’t ADD or ADHD. Either one has many different traits and it can affect people differently, the teacher may be picking up on some of the traits. I feel the teacher is doing his job if he...

Welcome to the forum. It’s a great place to get support and talking with people who understand.

Hello welcome to the forum ?

Glad you found a good therapist ? it can make such a big difference in life. You deserve to be happy, you deserve to be loved, treated with respect and kindness. I hope your working on self compassion, because you are worthy of it.

All 3 of my children have ADHD and with the right support and taking the time to figure out how they learn, they have all done well in school. I understand as a parent it can be hard excepting your child has a learning disability. But avoidance doesn’t change it. I raised my children, that...

It must be very hard to sit back and watch. Have you mention to your bf about coparenting classes or family counselling? The parents learning to come together for the sake of their son is hard work. But the child deserved that much. It’s very hard when you have one parent who is doing most...

My husband has the same thing. He’s had it since he was a child. I have to say he has hurt himself more then a couple of times to the point of having to get stitches. He’s taken out some closet doors too. Let me know if Melatonin works.

I have two sons, one ADHD and ADD. Your son is at the age where crazy hormones come along and play with the inner chemistry and hormones. My sons are sensitive boys and held a lot of emotions in. So if you add that to ADHD and being over simulated BAM!!!! One thing that did help was having...

If your bf is asking for feedback on parenting, I think it ok to give it. But the feedback should be what he can improve as a father. Not on how his ex is parenting. If the child is acting out because of the parents splitting. Both parents need to learn to come together and help the child...

Welcome to the forum. I’m also a wife and supporter for my firefighter of 22 years still on the job. Just know your not alone. Here to support you.

Welcome to the forum. My husband is a firefighter (22 years) I’m part of his support and we have learned to work together. You will find support here from both sides.

Welcome to the forum, my husband is a firefighter (Captain) I’m his supporter. I understand the,”suck it up princess” You can only suck it up for so long. Now it’s time to process what needs to be processed and heal. I’m happy you joined the forum, we are all here to support each other ...

I know it’s very hard when you miss the intimacy. There’s a feeling of being valuable. It can feel lonely at times. Do you feel it’s something he’s trying to work on?

It’s completely fair to want to get your things back. You can ask him what is the best way for him to get your things and then go from there on what your next steps will be. Sorry your going through all this pain and confusion. Sending support.

Your not walking away from him. Your walking away from verbal abuse. There’s a big difference.

Are you aware, you can give your dog over the counter allergy meds. ( Claritin or Benadryl ) you can ask your vet which one would be best for your dog and the right dose do to his weight. They’re given twice daily. You can also get generic from your pharmacist Or online, which is much...

Zoogal, I’m so glad she’s ok and safe. How are you feeling? I can understand you being tried, that’s a lot to take in. Your emotions must be all over the place. I hope you feel comfortable enough to share and express them. If or when you are ready, just know we are here to listen. Sending...