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I understand exactly why people turn against religion when they are force fed it down their throats. I know that definitely doesn't work. Being told such negative stuff about "religion" and God is so hurtful to people. We are trying to find meaning and the purpose of life. We look to God and...

I'm so sorry you are feeling so badly. You sound like you are a wonderful person with a great family and you know how to love them when others do not. It sounds like you maybe didn't have the same upbringing that your children may be enjoying but they are very blessed to have you taking care of...

Sometimes that's the only thing that seems to work you know? Have you done that before? I know its normal for me, but I was just wondering if it was something new for you? I hope you don't start something you don't need to start. Cutting is very serious and I understand you have been in a...

I hear you. I used to go back all the time to where I was 12 years old. I still do. I fantasized about killing myself all the time before that and really saw the option at that time. It seemed like a legit thing to do. I hated myself in every way. My life was over as far as I was concerned, and...

Have you ever been diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? It sure sounds a lot like that. I have OCD severely and I do a lot of counting among other things. It always flares up when I am under more stress. If you are under a lot more stress than before it might just have shown its...

That's the way I had been taught too. It's scary when you are brought up as a young child to think one way that you believe in your heart to be the ultimate truth in the world, and that trust is broken so drastically when you realize things are not right. Things are just not the way they seem...

Thanks. I know you can relate, and I feel bad that you had to go through that too. It's such a tough thing. I have had wonderful cats in the past as well. I haven't used those sources before, but maybe I will try that. I appreciate the information. It sounds very helpful. My dog seems to be...

I think it's a great idea! I was traumatized where I lived and moving away was the best thing for me. I was dependent on my Mom for safety but I joined the military to move on and find my own safety outside that family shelter. The town and area safety net is understandable, but know that you...

"The person who supposedly counseled me told me if I reported (another fundamentalist Christian) to the police, I was damaging the cause of Christ, and I would be responsible for the abuser going to hell" This is the quote from a student from Bob Jones University who was abused and tried to...

My Aunt sent me a religious book to "get over it"...She thought if I read it I would figure things out and not have PTSD anymore. I was appalled but too much of a wimp to let her know. She's part of my problem anyways from my childhood being so religiously strict. She has since moved close to me...

You are right. Take it at your own pace. I wish you the best in your journey. It sounds like you are on the right path. I wish you the best!

Thanks everyone. She is having a tough time the last few days. I love her so much as you all have your pets. I have reduced the meds like my doctor has recommended and will continue to try this course. She still hasn't changed at all despite this attempt, but I will keep doing something to try...

I agree that doing something meaningful during the day helps immensely.

Thank you so much!! Yes she is such an awesome soul!!! I know she is still happy to be here on earth with us. If I didn't think that, I wold let her go. I give her treats that she loves, and she deserves them at 15. She seems happy just getting fed lying down. She gets groomed and loves it...

Thanks! She seems ok. She still seems like a drunken Sailor, but you know she's happy to see me, and happy to be alive. I can tell she's happy. You know? She still is eating and drinking. She has a few accidents, but for the most part she gets outside to go. She just needs help. I know I'm...

Are you f*cking kidding me? These people abused you and are babysitting other people and your therapists think you are over reacting? Who are these people? You have got to be kidding right?

As you know the definition of a trigger is "An event that precipitates other events"... One answer I found for the reason a trigger was initiated by the brain was in this study..."Such triggers are usefully identified in clinical psychology so that strategies can be worked on to alter the...

I don't think its about forgetting. forgiveness doesn't mean you forget. Forgiveness is for yourself not for them. I don't understand it entirely myself but I know it is two separate things.

Thanks so much. I'm sorry for your pain. It is so hard. I talked to my vet today to ask what I should do. I told her I didn't want to feel like I was killing her, because she doesn't have a disease like cancer or diabetes or something...just really bad orthopedic issues. My vet told me that if...

I don't understand it in literal terms. I grew up with a hyper vigilant aunt who was the type that was against rock music because it was all satanic if it had any beat. She thought all girls needed skirts and not pants...too bad for her, my Mom knew I was a Tom boy and that wasn't working. I...

Glad you had a good day. Its good to hear there's better things out there than gloom and doom. Internally we all know that, but we don't see it a lot. I'm glad you experienced it today!

That really helps! I'm sorry for the loss of your pet. It's so horrible. What you described really helped me though. My Abby has started having accidents as she sleeps, but I blame it on not taking her out enough. It's hard enough to get her outside because her joints are so sore. She is on so...

Thanks. I understand. I am going to take steps to make things right with her. I'm going to look into services. I haven't even looked into anything yet, which isn't good, but I've been in a total mind block about it. I certainly don't want her to go through that in my house or anywhere in such...

Thank you. I keep tearing up, because my dog is lying behind me dreaming right now. Like a wonderful life right? She is drugged to the max. It took her so long to get her to lie down and be comfortable. When I groom her I know she loves it. Thats not enough though is it? A life should be more...

I hear you. I was sexually abused by them, so its a little different I guess. They were truly evil people that I hope rot in Hell. As for your situation, Its not the same. I was assuming they abused you like mine did. I also would have a problem abandoning family members in general situations...