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Dennis, I think it would be best for YOU to be honest with her. Tell her how much you love her and how sorry you are that you didn't recognize your need for help sooner. Also, acknowledge that living apart is probably what is best until you get the help you need. But that you hope one day to...

Hi Dennis, I am sorry for all you have witnessed and experienced, especially your wife leaving. Even if you cannot go through EMDR, I hope you will still go through counseling. I have found it to be very helpful without the EMDR (I went through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I believe)...

Having my cat hang out with me when I can't sleep.

Welcome to the forum.

I am very sorry you had to endure the abuse at the hands of your peers for so long. No wonder you are struggling now....at a very vulnerable time in your development you were consistently degraded and devalued. Now is the time to recognize that they were wrong...you are worthy of support.

LOL! I no longer use that pliable little ball, but I realized reading this that I rub my cell phone when I am tense!

I think the rock is a great idea. I used to keep a small pliable ball in my pocket. Loved it! Welcome to the forum.

Welcome to the forum, MiaFah. This is a great place to find encouragement, understanding, support and great "listeners".

Oh, aloha, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. I am glad you could write about it. And I am glad you are here on the forum.

Feel better soon, Angelkeeper! SNOW DAYS make me happy!!!

We got a new hamster! It is so cute!!!!

Welcome to the forum. I have watched my husband struggle through various medication changes and withdrawals, all the while maintaining his role as our primary breadwinner. I know it is a really tough road. I am glad you found the forum and hope you can find healing here.

OMGoodness!! Best laugh I had all week! But it is a great question!!!! This particular thread really helps me when I get down!!! Setting a small goal and accomplishing it makes me feel so much more in control!!! Thank you for starting this thread!!!!

Nicole, Sorry I have been off the forum for a bit, and haven't really kept up. I pray you have a quick and complete recovery!

I have both donated and been on the receiving end.

I am back to feeling like crap and must make small goals to get through the day. Today I will go purchase some office supplies so my kids can finish their homework. I will make supper. Frankly, the fact that I am not hiding beneath the covers at the moment is a success.

Is your blog on this site or elsewhere? I would love to start a blog, but don't know how and feel overwhelmed by how technical it seems.

I don't want to let my student go into the vehicle of their @$$ of a parent.

Welcome to the forum, monkey. I hope you can get yourself to a safe place. I don't care if he does have ptsd. You don't have to put up with being in danger. Maybe your leaving will give him the push he needs to get help.

I had a major "ah-ha" moment in parenting tonight, and needed to share it with someone, without my child feeling talked about. I need to share it so I remember it. I am sure others of you have these parents as well. Please, share them, so we can learn from them as well. My "ah-ha" moment...

Smelly, that sentence alone is a very big step towards healing! Blessings to you on your healing journey, and welcome to the forum.

Oh my! Are we related? ; - )

Hi, Laurie J. Welcome to the forum. I wondered when we would start seeing 9/11 folks on here. Laurie, so glad you made it our alive, and glad you found us here. Blessings to you on your healing journey.

A-w-w-w, hugs to you, winterrose.

I just wanted to express appreciation. I've been doing quite well, lately, so I haven't been to the site so much. Today when I stopped in and read a few threads, I felt so comfortable because I could relate so easily. It was like coming "home". Not home to manipulative, abusive people, but...