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Ha! Love this. Eating my way out of a room made of chocolate, adopting three golden retirever puppies, wading in a warm stream and skipping rocks, walking in the woods exploring life under rocks then finding a pseudo mom to hold and rock me.

What testicles? He must have been the perp. Meow.

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Yes. I was seeing her 3 hours/week which helped with keeping it in front of me and pushing me forward, but also made it overwhelming. Now back at Jan 1 and insurance deductible to meet, I'll only be in one hour a week. So it is easier to be a turtle and draw myself inward. Sometimes it sounds...

I "know" it's what I "need" to do and it may help if we can focus on the darkness. Just hard making it happen.

The summer and fall were difficult. Working with my therapist, we started digging deep and uncovering forgotten trauma. At first she told me that we would process one trauma at a time but that didnt happen. I think the focus became more upon what was being revealed, because there was a string...

I went to college too but even if you dont have the means to do this, I.would suggest an apartment with a friend or three with whom you can share expenses. Just because the semester ends you dont need to go home.

I tried a pile of "counselors" in my 20s who weren't very dedicated nor aware of PTSD symptoms. Current T just over 4 years. It took 3 years for relationship to happen I was that scared. I didnt know she was right for me but her style, breadth of knowledge and experience were vast and her...

Do ears make better eyes than noses?

I was also a graphic artist in my first career. My therapist and I have used art quite a bit as I often lose my voice in session. I am on therapy break for the next several weeks but am trying to think of some meaningful prompts in the meantime. I hit a big jag of depression a few months ago and...

It must be difficult treading the line between real person and shrink. Every once in a while, you get way off from what I would call appropriate professional behavior and obtain a first rate panty wad when I call you out on your shit. My spouse thinks I trigger you.

Thank you for sharing.

After a years long relationship with the man, I would cherish such a personal and intimate gesture. I'd probably frame it and look at it when I need a boost. :-)

Enter me in the Multiple Trauma Event, please. Trauma is a broad net and in many cases an over used term, as is "triggers". CPTSD v PTSD. I can tell you I almost never think about the head on collision I was in. The years of child abuse ride me like an invisible albatross. Will it ever fly off...

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For years, I did not. It was more like reporting facts. What pushed me into feeling it was writing about events, memories, hurt, and sadness and then reading my writing aloud to my therapist. There was something about giving voice to my words and having a witness that made it real. (Then I...

That sounds great. I think youre quite fortunate to have a loving and supportive sibling whom you can work with.

I am going to get off track a sec. Ever think of moving? Find a job, live with a friend? Rent a room and not let them know where you went? A frog placed in a cool pot of water will sit in it as the heat slowly rises and it will die. A frog thrown into the same pot when the water is already...

This reminds me way too much of hearing the idea that shitty parents "did the best that they could." Bull crap. If it has taken years to learn to protect yourself form further abuse by putting distance between you and them, congrats for implementing ot. Not Ts place to suggest you open yourself...

It is frightening when these things rise to the surface and natural to not want to believe it, especially if you don't have an actual memory to help you to accept it. I had the same experience, but the stories were coming from several parts so it made it difficult to deny. I am still having a...

It's great for learning to be in your body

I would prefer a therapist who believes rather than one who doesn't. Go team.

Thanks for sharing, @Zoogal. I appreciate her courage, including her recent video, as a way to bring light to the subject.

Ouch. That sounds insensitive for sure. The fact is, you were encouraging her understanding with hopes of strengthening your relationship. The quip was curt and if that is how she feels, maybe she could read the book first and have a separate convo. But hey, I always expect more than what...

I have that problem a lot and my T has to ply me with questions. The long pauses would be excruciating for me. But I doubt theyre all willing to put that much energy in. And you deserve to get the compassionate responses youre craving