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@jaccat Stephen King is one of my favorites as well, and Gaiman when he was doing Books of Magic and Sandman. That tattoo is going to be stunning! <3 Of course they are! *passes the plate* Every bit of this makes sense to me. That is exactly how i feel.

@Senecia wonderful paintings and I like your drawing of the Faun from Pan's Labyrinth too! @davebassman409 I'm sorry but I don't know what MDMA is. :( I did try half a tab of acid once and it affected me for three days, and sometimes I still see inanimate objects move. I don't mess with it.

@Vulnerasti Cor I was 5 when the worst things happened, so I do understand. Yes, you see her and would be the one to know if something was "off". I'm glad she has you to look out for her well being.

@Born to Run that is my Hello Kitty in the picture. My husband says I look tired in the photo, but eh, I was in bed and am tired. *shrug* Still trying to get well, and not able to be much. Are you no longer sleeping with stuffed animals? Can't wait to see your coloring book and hear about the...

I feel like all fine with having a dark side until I share it in writing, art, or postings. Then a whole bunch of shame and "They're all going to laugh at you!"-Carrie's mother from Carrie by Stephen King. My husband thinks my nightmares can benefit us, but I struggle with this. It feels as if...

There is a lot of that today! group :hug: @Anrish and @Recovery4Me

@shimmerz nah you can has as many cookies as you like! ;)

We all know that we're a mix of light and dark but I have a few questions about your experience with the Dark Side so to speak. *passes around cookies* How does your darkness manifest in your life? Do you feel in touch with it? Are you at peace with it? Have you found anything constructive to do...

@Changeling eh I'm mostly a mermaid, so I understand being changeable. :) Changelings are fascinating beings in myth and legend as well! :)

I am a lotus. Born in mud but determined to bloom anyway. (and I'm tasty in stir fry- umm wait scratch that last bit ;) - but lotus root is incredible if you can find it :hungry: :) )

This whole thing sounds terribly fraught and stressful and I'm sorry you're in the midst of it @Ladyghosthunter. :hug:

:) :barefoot: :sour: :sick: :cautious: :confused: :( :mad: :wtf: :banghead: :stop: :grumpy: :meh: :unsure:

Found this link on things to do with your inner child :) on the inter webs and thought it had a few good suggestions-also a link to mandala coloring pages. http://ask.metafilter.com/268799/Activities-you-do-with-your-inner-child

@Tomas33 please say she's getting therapy. I had EMDR during pregnancy and I also had hypnosis and honestly both help greatly! She needs help through this, pregnancy is scary after severe abuse, and as compassionate as you sound she may still need help from the outside. Our hormones get whacked...

<---still trying to fix it. Some days baby steps forward, others smack into that damn brick wall again. :hug:

@reddy4765 There are times when crying can feel really out of control and not so healthy, but other times when a good cry (or a dozen) is quite cathartic. I think the the only person that can know for you is you. :) Trust yourself I wish you the best. :hug:

When you read through messages about bathtubs and closets and recall that actually you felt more safe and slept more soundly in both! Except when you wake up in the middle of the night and bash your face into the faucet, that stings and leaves weird marks.

@Taylor30313 those of us with a similar issue just tried to share our own fears and the methods we use to cope with it, I don't think anyone judged you though. :)

@darrenS has some very solid advice! @Dwayne welcome to the group! I hope being here is conducive to your healing. :)

My longest term relationship (18 yrs and counting :) almost 16 years of marriage ) was one I jumped right into. I don't regret him for a second. <3

You know you have PTSD when you read the list cognitive distortions and realize you cycle through each of them.

Purchasing the book now, happy that the kids will be just out of school, and eager to do this with all of you! <3 :hug:

Everyone has their own timeline for healing and reasons for getting in, and staying in relationships. None of us can know what is going on in our neighbors house nor their hearts. Sometimes I've bounced out of one relationship and directly into another. Other times I've not. I just don't think...

@Ladyghosthunter I appreciate very much that you said that! I'm a good-some-days-bad-other-days mom. I often joke about whether we can predict what they'll need therapy for. ;) The one thing I can say is that the kids know every single day and night that they are loved, they are such wondrous...

Hiya @TwistedMetal welcome to the group! May I ask why you moved back to your home town? I have certain towns that I cringe at when we drive through and don't breathe properly until we leave them in the dust. Do you have a therapist? Anyway, glad you've joined us. :hug: