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Wow! Thanks for all your replies :happy: Drew, that is such an amazing story!!! You and 2penny are so lucky! Its kind of funny, so many times I've wished my life was easier... but I'm pretty sure that every role model mentioned here has been through what I'm sure felt like unbearable...

Hi all, Who do you look up to as a role model when you need a bit of strength or direction in life? Someone from history I love is: Georgia Lawshe Woods (movie-True Women) I love that she challenged social norms that really were wrong! such as the way African Americans were treated. She was...

I didn't realise I could have more than one... In that case I'm a lion, as well as an elephant! I like to think that I have a whole lot of strength, but am reluctant to use it unless provoked (like an elephant) I am also very family orientated even though I've had to leave my family.

I think it's normal to form a strong attachment to a good therapist. My therapist has guided me through all the majorly important decisions in my life. I've found that being completely honest with my therapist about everything makes all the difference. There's a reason you're feeling this way...

Hi and welcome!

Sorry to hear about this... I'm sure you need time to grieve, but I hope you take time to do some actions that support life (self care- eating fav. meal etc.) so you don't stay in a place where death is so prominent on your mind.

Hi Bethany, well done for sharing, and welcome! I'm in a similar boat... Hope you can get the help you need!

That's a great idea! I think I'll put up little notes- on the fridge, mirror, etc. to remind myself :happy:

These are some pretty solid goals @ashdawn8287 :tup: ...some of my additional goals (to the book) are opening my heart up more to friendship and love, becoming strong enough to complete uni, forming stable relationships with healthy people. I get pretty angry at how women (and some men) are...

Thanks Venusian, it's so comforting to know we're not alone in this!!! ...I actually went to the other extreme- is wasn't just about not being noticed for me, it was about being the worst I could be so I wouldn't 'ask for it'. Since my mum didn't value my existence unless I was being her idea of...

Well done for getting through it!

Have you thought about moving Leah? I'm planning on moving soon to somewhere where people can't identify me as being related to my family (creeps) ...it's been triggering me so badly for so long! We deserve to feel safe!

Thank God for you guys!!! I woke up feeling so vulnerable, this is so hard for me to talk about... But I know it absolutely necessary to move on! You have all just reduced all the anxiety I was feeling about this post, to a flood of healthy tears- just what I needed! Ashdawn, you're just...

Hi StrongerNow, Is there anyone else in your life who you identify as the type of mother you would want? Maybe you can fill this need elsewhere? Until your mum in law is in a better place? I'm sorry you're hurting so much!

This is really hard to talk about... but I'm hoping there are some people out there who can relate! and hopefully know how to get past this one... It is interfering with everything, and means I'm constantly living in the shadows. So, I've realised this year that one of my triggers is...

Hmmm I don't know much about dream interpretation... But I believe eggs can either signify fragility, or it could be new life. Which might make a bit more sense - maybe the message is you're trying to claim a new life (by buying eggs) and your afraid your attacker isn't done with you yet and...

WOW!!! Congrats :happy:

It is really difficult to understand how someone could do something like this hu? The reason it's difficult is because you're a good person! Something I am learning to do, is when destructive messages pop into my head from past abusers, I recognise it for what it is and then say it again in a...

I really appreciate the situation you're in! I'm in a similar situation... I really think if you go back to work too soon, you might have another breakdown (possibly even worst than the last). I think the best thing you can do for your wife and yourself right now is to take smaller (but more...

For me, hypervigilance means that I am aware of a million different details all at the same time. Usually a trigger will set this off, it might just be a smell... And suddenly I am taking in EVERYTHING: anything remotely out of place will stand out and I automatically begin to analyse the...

You may be onto something here Drew! I really like what you have suggested Ashdawn and her fiancée say... Maybe 'we' is the way to go! I have learnt to be very independent, and do what I want even in a relationship (which has protected me, but isn't necessarily the best way) Maybe in this...

Radicalgratitude, you and me both!!! Religion was used in my family to justify sexual abuse!!! After years of being so angry at God, I've just started to separate my core feelings and beliefs about God with the warped sick ideas about religion I was taught. I completely understand anyone who...

I know that feeling! I hate waiting to see how my body will handle new meds! Make sure you do lots of self care during this time- and good luck with the EMDR!

Padfoot! Anyone would be terrified in your position... Maybe it will help to know that your fight isn't just for yourself! It's for all of us- we all deserve and want justice... Knowing you are taking the first step towards getting some of your justice is really comforting! We will be here for...

I'm happy to answer any questions... I really hope your PTSD character is painted in a compassionate light! We are a group of people fighting to live out our lives the best we can... In spite of having some very evil people come our way and try to destroy our lives. I hope you can feel all the...