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    General My world has imploded and I have an apology to make to those here who supported me.

    There is no need of an apology clearly he has issues with regards to his life to make such a statement and use this in a way which distressed you and deceived you . It is very sad that this has happened but we are here to support each other and we will still be here so stick around and continue...
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    I contacted the lawyer re the bullying at most recent workplace.

    No one should have to deal with this you need to go to the very top and document everything and in the strongest terms. What you written here is enough to show this is not acceptable. and that you have shared this means this is not the time to take risks and which could involve you in being...
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    Relationship Control creeping in again.

    There are signs here you need to be concerned about . This kind of controlling obsessive behaviour can easily escalate . I am not trying to scare you or make you anxious but possesive dominating behaviour shows lack of trust and as a pregnant woman the last thing you need is added stress at this...
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    How do you work on shame?

    I supported helped someone with DID had 20 alters who had deep shame her many alters calling host a f*ck toy sex toy because she was seeking revictimization ( abuse ) seeing this as normal behaviour . Following this abuse she would self harm and became suicidal . She thought that i would think...
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    What is a "friend"?

    A friend or a friendship is enduring . we may appear to have many friends but in reality real true friends are the ones who are there for you always whether life is good or bad . A friend in need is a friend indeed . So many so called friends melt away when problems arrive . Some are called good...
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    For those who recovered, how long did it take and are there 3 or 4 lessons you can share with us?

    There is no timescale but it is up to each of us to remember we are not victims we are survivors we can continue to grow in strength in the knowledge the past can't hurt us unless we allow it
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    Didnt care if i died

    If your daughter is in this environment then its not good for either of you . Now more than ever you need to tell each other how much you love and need them . 11 yrs is a long time to have endured this its a new beginning yesterday is history tomorrow a mystery all we have is today and today is...
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    Should I let my ex husband yell at me to keep the peace?

    Very much so no guilt trips allowed there are other ways to vent and abusing you is not acceptable
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    Please Help Me Understand

    I am sorry that you are facing this alone so try and turn this into a positive . Get as much infomation as you can the time is one part of such a procedure will bring anxiety . IT will probably be a fairly straightforward procedure and though i dont like eye ops either as the eye is exposed but...
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    How do you identify/ define "dissociation" and how do you identify/ define "grounded"

    Dissociation can be defined as disruptions in aspects of consciousness, identity, memory, physical actions and/or the environment. When a person experiences severe dissociation symptoms, they may be diagnosed with a dissociative disorder.
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    The grief that comes from trauma

    Its so easy to give advice never as easy to receive it . That applies to everyone. I have come to accept that i cannot change the past . I have also gone through the stage of wanting revenge for the hurt but now i understand that the best revenge is to get better. We cannot heal if we allow our...
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    Sad thing - When you tell your therapist all your abuse and she can’t hug you because of boundaries.

    It can be very difficult because it the therapist is good and are genuinely caring one can become very attatched fond of them even. Sadly in todays world fear of litigation allegations are a real risk that is why boundaries have to be maintained to protect from the minority who exploit genuine...
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    Unable to write my thoughts down - fall out with therapist

    i worked with a lady with 20 alters from a teething baby young teens older teens to adult male and female . I suggest you keep a diary and invite your alters to correspond with you . When they leave a message then you can reply and reassure and inform as to the present and that the past is past...
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    Am I Experiencing Dissociation?

    We all dissociate we may drive a familiar route but not remember much about the journey . However if you feel you have DID then you need to speak with your DR about this. It is very important as when you have DID AMNESIA IS PRESENT and you may not be aware of where you have been or what you...
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    can’t get out of this low

    I know its easy to go down a downward spiral where you feel you are in a dark pit and just as you reach the top you slide down again . The 1st thing you need to remember is you are not alone and people care about you love you even not from sympathy but empathy. We don't have to know you because...
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    Stuck in a dark place without a path forward

    You are posting this because clearly you need help and clearly they are not taking you seriously . I suggest you write down your thoughts if it is not working face to face Dr Phill's 10 life laws clearly state 1 .you either get it or you don't . Write down how you feel and make it clear that the...
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    Therapist telling me it's time to move on

    Each to its own is your therapist a Doctor no ? It is sometimes hard to accept things as they are but let me give an example which may or may not help . My nephew had an accident at work over 20 yrs ago and in recent years has had infection where septicemia set in which is life threatening ...
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    Is There A Point To Continuing Anything Therapeutic That Has No Predictable Schedule?

    yes you have and you merely wanted someone to confirm . don't apologise there is no need
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    Massive internal conflict re therapy/therapist....again!

    Good no i wasn't suggesting that you were over reliant or that boundaries are / were blurred . Maybe i missed something but what i read i felt needed clarification . I hope that you understand that i was merely commenting on the fact your therapist may be also taking on too much. If she could...
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    Cheque’s haven’t been cashed in 6 weeks

    Dealing with what you are dealing with is enough and losing control is not good. By her not dealing with this is unprofessional and if you lose control of your finances that's another stress you can do without . Be assertive that's not the same as being aggressive and tell her you need control...
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    History repeating itself

    If you are 100% sure these guys are your abusers you need to report this you must not suffer in silence . If you know something about them that can prove your allegation ( birthmark etc ) this would help . You can't keep running you need to take action . Tell someone there may be other victims...
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    Help, about to blow up my marriage

    If you truly love someone it is said we always hurt the one's we love this is part of the relationship . Whatever these hurtful things you said where true or not they can't be unsaid. Sometimes we say things we do not mean or believe just to get a reaction and we tend to do this with someone we...
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    Massive internal conflict re therapy/therapist....again!

    In the therapeutic process there must be boundaries . This should be a caring relationship but therapists are human .They also need re-assurance and to know they are the doing the best for you . I don't know how many other client's your therapist has or whether she can give you what you need...
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    Relationship SHE MESSAGED ME! Need advice ASAP

    On the small amount of information you have given i feel you have answered this yourself. Telling people who need support you are here for them no matter what no strings is important it's good to talk we human need our space sometimes to be ourselves but we cannot live in total isolation we need...
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    Dissociation during Therapy, how does T react.

    Whatever reaction you get is normal . You need to communicate the fact. The therapist should be able over time when trust is established talk to your alters and discover who they are why they are there and what stories they have to tell . A lady i supported had 20 they all gradually disappeared...
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