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"He's going to therapy and took me with him once. :D Also said he wants to go to couples therapy if I put effort into looking for a good counselor. :p I'm just trying to do something for him that screams "I love you". He always tells me how I need to figure it out on my own. I feel like I have a...

I think its great that you care enough to give him your passwords etc but at a point it becomes an abusive relationship for you. You shouldn't have to cut down communication with your friends to tailor to his needs and his breaking up with you is very manipulative. He definitely needs therapy...

hmm... It is probably healthy to be angry as long as you don't become bitter (see Raph from TMNT). It's catarctic or it can be

Anger in this case could be a good thing as long as you deal with it in a healthy way. It means that you're coming to terms with your childhood trauma and realise it was wrong. Calming yourself is fine but don't repress the anger as that can lead to further complications. I was in therapy once...

*more hugss* I think all of us are great about everyone else's rights.... ours.... not so much. That's why if I feel iffy doing something for me I try to see if I can justify doing it for the benefit of someone else :/

It really bothers me when people use the term "rule of thumb." One of my friends looked it up and was like well it didn't always mean spousal abuse... And I was so upset because WHY DOES IT MATTER IF IT DIDNT ALWAYS MEAN THAT?! I responded (rashly I admit) said that well look at the Swastika...

JMH first off, hugs if you want them. Second I sort-of know how you feel. I too am wary of taxis for similar reasons. I only ever take this one company because all the people are respectable and kind. The weirdest was one who was telling me about her issues when she was pregnant. Super weird...

What I find that helps is repetition of easier things like cuddling and then progressing to things that are more out of your comfort zone. A kind of exposure therapy. I don't mean force yourself to have sex or anything but just keep repeatedly doing things until you think of your partner in the...

I'm 20 and accepted that if I want kids I have to marry someone with them or adopt. I'm not asexual (although I am sexually traumatised) and I've come to accept the fact that physically bearing children would be a super bad idea for me (somatoform disorder). You can also do surrogacy too if you...

@Hope123321 maybe this would help?

I'm sorry for your loss Sean. I can't imagine how awful that is :hug:

That was very brave of you to go and talk to her! I don't know if I could be that strong

That is super awful and I know it must be hard for you to go through but I'm glad you have found support here :)

@anthony do you get a headache from being so rad all the time?! I think this is a great idea and as a writing student and daughter of an editor I would love to help out should you want it!

I have quite a few that have detailed back stories courtesy of my mom for the most part :)

Well I'm not a spouse but I do have PTSD and pretty much every relationship I've been in I've been the one to take charge with my boyfriend(s) slipping into stress and depression. People with PTSD I find are like people without it in that some of them can 'take charge' and some of them can't or...

Could you offer to stay home and watch football with him? Not saying you should give up your own family but it may show how much you care. He probably snapped at you (not saying it's right or anything) because meeting new people is terrifying already, but with ptsd there is a huge concern about...

I'm right before a meeting so I can't give you a proper reply but I thought it may help to give you a quick one! First off, I'm 20 so I can empathize with how hard it is having ptsd so young. *hugs* if you want them! What I find that helps is making a list of factual stuff that I know I am...

I have what I would consider severe somatoform disorder (sigh) and I've kind of figured it out on my own. But if you have questions feel free to ask!

I tend to associate being called sensitive with the individuals who gave me ptsd. However, there is more than one way in which I'm "sensitive" :p I am clinically hyper-sensitive to illness/medication etc (while somehow having high pain tolerance which is very confusing). It means that any...

As a fellow Canadian we do rarely get actual paperwork it's more of a verbal thing which is unfortunate. I've had to learn to make myself say "ok if it isn't better by x when do I come back?" It's hard being assertive to these people when you have ptsd/tired/in immense pain etc. I tend to bring...

Hi Ashley! Welcome! I have the chronic migraine thing sort of, and have scoliosis/ptsd/anxiety/depression too! And my mom has fibro (and I have a different pain disorder) so I know how overwhelming it can all be. I probably also cannot have kids and (not to belittle you or sound patronizing so...

First off, *hugs* Second, I'm a bit confused. You say your husband is your main abuser but you are both working through your issues... Did he give you ptsd? Are you supposed to be keeping it a secret that you're in an abusive relationship or that your husband isn't okay? It seems like you want...

Ugh Anthony that's so terrible. We appreciate all that you've been doing!

Much appreciated *sends hugs back*