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Take it from one who has hung in there "for the sake of the kids". They are better off if you get out of the toxic relationships.

Dear carharjo, As a teacher, the words "school shooting" make my blood run cold. I can think of nothing more terrifying. I am so glad you survived, and can understand why you are struggling. I wish you well on your healing journey.

When I was a kid, I constantly revisited a scene from a story I had made up about a white pigeon. You name makes me think of it constantly. Can you tell me the story behind your name?

izmo, Your post is concerning me quite a bit. It sounds like someone who is giving up. Please let us know if you are physically okay. It sounds as though some inpatient help may be in order. You are good enough, izmo, but right now you are wearing blinders that someone or something has put...

Taking yet another extended break from MY family. Big sigh of relief.

I love people who are strong enough to apologize.

But Whitebird, with work, it gets a lot better. Glad to hear you are getting therapy. It is hard when that therapy gets interrupted. Might I suggest you start marking days on a calendar until your next appointment? Try to choose one small task to complete each day...sometimes just making...

Missed you, Popeye! Congrats on the drain!

What is going on, Whitebird? Deep breathes. A hot bath. Some tea. A nap. And step by step sort things out.

Ha! My husband, the cat psychologist! Put down a litter box. Left the center free of litter, and little Clover is happy!

Brought home a 12 week old kitten....I am gleaning that in his last home, the tub was the litter box. I have never before had a cat completely unaware of what a litter box is used for. I have tried putting water in the tub. He jumped in only once, and after that he stood on the side of the...

What an incredible jackass! I'm so sorry. I think you might do well to avoid the bar scene.

I believe, if the evidence were presented, a judge and a social worker would see it as abuse. But if you can get your sister to leave willingly, I doubt it would come to that. Teens tend to think in terms of minor details, and cannot see the big picture until later in adulthood. Give her...

This needs to be reported to whatever child welfare agency is in your area. Facebook posts, photos, etc. would be helpful. If you can afford it, a private investigator. Encourage your sister to gather evidence and slip it into the mail in secret. Evidence is critical to getting her out of...

Found my brain. It was hibernating. Still can't get it to wake up, though.

Lost: One brain. Gray, with minor damage to the frontal lobe. Nueropathways under construction. If found, return to: A2A3 Its Too Damn Cold Here Gray Skies, USA 00000-0001

You probably already know that abuse in childhood physically changes your brain. The pathways that were created in your brain in childhood are permanent, from what I understand. They can however, be bypassed. Unfortunately, forming these new pathways is more difficult in adulthood, and takes...

I cannot advise you on which therapist to choose, but I gotta say that is a gorgeous cat!! I, too, am in the maintenance phase, and don't know how I would do it without my t. We simply do "talk therapy", and for me, it works. I wish you well on your continued healing journey.

I'm so sorry you are going through this, StrongerNow. I am glad that you are going through the testing. I always think it is better to know your enemy.You can better equip yourself to fight. Are you at a good hospital? A reputable hospital? If not, please push to get to one.. I will be...

OH, YEAH!!!!!! I got this in spades! Therapy and meds have helped me not to take on other people's problems.

I'm sorry, Justmehere. I have been where you are, and I know how badly it hurts. It still happens to me occasionally, but with therapy and with some meds, it doesn't happen often. And when it does the episodes are far shorter. I am glad you have made up your mind not to carry it through...

And even if he did, you won by being the one to break up. You did the right thing, recognizing you aren't ready and taking care of yourself.

Love the avatar! One of my favorite sayings. I'm not sure I understand this. They don't medicate for this in the UK? As far as I know, PTSD is not curable, but you can make great strides, as many of us here on the forum have done. Welcome to the forum.

Oh, Montie, I am so sorry. I cannot imagine the pain of finding even one family member, let alone three that had committed suicide. Wishing peace and healing for you.

Has he gotten adequate help for his severe allergy? Are his fears that your parents out to kill you based on any specific history or evidence? Is he going to therapy? His behavior seems pretty extreme, but then again, so does his allergy...for now, I think I would try to side step the...