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Hi acp- I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this. I have a 20 year old brother whom I took over raising after our mother died 6 years ago. While I joined this forum because I have a significant other who is suffering with combat PTSD, in all that I have been reading and learning...

I was with my sufferer this past weekend and things were great overall... more natural than it has been. He seemed more connected in general which is a great improvement and I was able to not be so guarded so the combination worked well. He was able to look me in the eyes which has been rare...

I read your original thread and wow, can I relate - as so many of us here can. It is amazing how we can feel so alone, but then come here and realize that there are actually so many others treading the same waters. I'm glad you are here. I just want to tell you that it's getting better for me...

You are in a good place here. We are all here, navigating PTSD and I have found this forum to be very helpful. By being here, I've made some great progress in learning how to communicate effectively with my guy and when he says or does (or doesn't) do something that I don't understand, I can...

It's been 3 months since I've seen my guy (K), but to me, it seems like he is getting better - much more communicative. I've learned how to talk to him and I now get regular responses and we have conversations a few times per week. (PROGRESS!!) I've been in a good, strong place -- a place where...

This breaks my heart to read - But it sounds to me that he is simply not in a place where he can love you the way YOU DESERVE. There's no doubt that there is a deep connection between the two of you, that you care for one another and you obviously have a great time together and feel a part of...

So true!

Welcome. Definitely check out the supporters section and get to reading. You do face a lot of difficult challenges ahead, but if the two of you both want the same thing and are both working towards the same thing in your relationship together, it can be successful. All the best to you!

Yep... and also when you finally feel strong enough to say I've got to take care of myself and leave this situation because there is nothing left I can do for him until he helps himself... and in that instance, they pull you back in by opening up. It's like they sense it... push away, push away...

I'm tired... exhausted, actually. I'm tired of fighting, tired of feeling alone in whatever this relationship is, tired of having to be strong, tired of being ignored, tired of not being able to have conversations about what is REAL in both our lives, and I'm tired of waiting. I miss him...

Dallas - oh no... I hear the misunderstanding... We are not boyfriend/girlfriend... we are friends... friends who have always had deeper feelings for one another, but we've never explored that aspect of our relationship further because we were in colleges across the country from each other, each...

I've been here all morning sitting in my head with my thoughts... and then it dawned on me that maybe it would be just best if I sat here and let my thoughts out so I don't have to hold onto them all day. So here I am. I hosted a dinner party last night for friends to gather together before...

This one is a tough one because the relationship is so new... I hear that you feel that he is worth it because of how he made you feel (safe, happy) and because of the connection you felt with him throughout the 3 months leading up to being intimate with each other. It's hard to feel so strongly...

Hi Liondagger - Sorry to hear this... must have been very difficult for you, but I am glad to hear that you are doing okay, despite the changes that have taken place in your relationship. The good news is that he is making progress in his healing process... unfortunately the ones who get hurt...

Yellowaura - Congrats to you for taking the first step and joining the forum. This is really a great bunch of people - very supportive and share their very real stories -- for me, it helps me feel not so alone as a supporter. Remember to take care of yourself because you are important too...

Welcome to the forum - I'm glad you are here. Remember that you have to look out for yourself and definitely the welfare of your child. Anything physical that makes you uncomfortable is important to not brush under the rug. Your husband is struggling, yes - I am glad he is on medication now -...

Holly - I think I should have trusted my instinct. The gut tells all... I gotta listen to it more often :) Renee - I think that's a good idea... post it on facebook, my gratitude and if he reads it great, if not, well I still put it out there. Maybe it's just too soon. Continuously learning.

So I was having a decent conversation today with my guy... we have been making good progress this week which is a welcomed change. :) It's Veteran's Day today and to me, I feel it's almost ignorant NOT to acknowledge this and to express my gratitude for him being who he is and for choosing the...

Welcome to the forum - it has been a life saver so far! Everyone is so supportive and there is so much great advice, information all in one place... it's been amazing. The more you educate yourself and read other posts, I am sure you will find similar things to your story and journey and I hope...

Hi! Welcome... I'm sure you will find a lot of great support here. I've only been on here for a week or so and wow - what an amazing resource. You will find a lot of great, useful information to help in supporting YOU as well and understanding and getting support for your husband. Wishing you...

Hi Holly! Welcome... sounds like you've been busy getting to understand PTSD - your boyfriend is lucky to have you. There are so many things to read here and so many people to support you as you continue this process. Take care of yourself.

Holly B... Yes, this is true - we are not alone. I am so grateful to have found this forum. I'm still navigating my way around, trying to figure it all out. I'd love to talk to more in depth some time... I'm typically on here during the day while at work (have lots of down time.) I hope that you...

Hi Hillary389. Welcome to the forum... I think you will find that there is a great group of people here, a lot of great information and it's a wonderful place for support. I too, am experiencing something similar to your story - having been made aware of certain things that may have happened...

Just an update! I typically don't break my own rule of reaching out two days in a row as I tend to need more time in the "happy place" before setting myself up for being ignored. But I was motivated to see if this actually worked so I sent a random text (we had blizzard like conditions...

Amazing advice! While I am in no way making light of your situation and feel for you when you say you are unable to respond to certain texts, I have to admit that a smile was swept across my face when I read your example of a nonsensical text. This is like a breath of fresh air - seems so...