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My father had always been obsessed with his dogs over the years... my vet is too with our menagerie of animals, but especially the dogs. We have one big dog, she's more mine, and two pocket size dogs that are his babies... oh and our stupid cat. He loves him and he used to hate cats. They sit...

I just came across this thread by happenstance exactly two days after my new T brought this up to me. (Sort of) My head is spinning, but this explains so many questions about myself. The fact that this is a thing is crazy to me... I've been this way forever , it seems. Now I'm scared to...

Hello all! So my daughter texted me as they were getting ready to leave the ER asking me to watch the baby because she was tired. I took her no. So she called a friend and her friend watched her for a couple of hours. He went back to the little house and told me he'd call me later. Well he...

Thank you. Now the S/O is taking my daughter and the baby to the ER for me. I'm too sick to drive them, so he came over to do it for us. He left his son here with me to watch TV and play with the animals instead of having to go back to the hospital any more this week. Thank you all for letting...

Thanks guys... now EVERYONE is sick. My daughter keeps putting the baby of on me so she can get some rest. I'm going to lose my mind. But if I tell her no... she's just gong to end up getting short tempered with the sick baby. I haven't really slept in 3 nights now from it all. I'm exhausted...

So, I went back. The only time I wasn't there was when the "biological mom" showed up for 20 minutes. He told his dad again that he doesn't want his "mom" there, and doesn't want me to leave. He kept telling his dad how much he misses all of us. We miss him too. So he was released this...

"the PTSD Breakfast Club"....I want to be a member!

Thanks, guys. What bothers me is that when I got there, he (the little guy) was sobbing, but calmed down once I got there and comforted him and was "playing" with him. His dad is on super high alert. He was pacing and went outside to smoke several times and was short with him a few times...

I am at a complete loss right now. So, we're in the middle of one of his avoidance periods, and today the bottom feels like it is falling out. We've been together 8 years on this roller coaster, and his son is basically my son. His "mother" didn't raise him, I did... I'm his mom. Things have...

Do you know if any way to edit on that board? I would hope no one would know, but there's no way to be certain. I'm sorry this is causing you so much anxiety.

Please don't feel guilty. This is the place to discuss such things and is anonymous. Are you saying it isn't because you used a name, or something? I don't know that threads are ever deleted, but you have an option to edit. Did you know that? Or are you trying to change your name? I think...

I think being on an anonymous site is quite different than talking to friends without him knowing. Talking to a therapist is another way. There's way less of a chance of intentions being misconstrued. I'm in no way suggesting you can't find support, but there's healthier ways of doing that. I...

I absolutely love her! Her thoughts keep me level and are thought provoking. You're welcome. My family is riddled with PTSD, but it is still a taboo subject to them... sooooo stupid! My dad refuses treatment and everyone acts like it's"normal". But because of my s/o and I getting counseling...

I'm glad you didn't take it the wrong way. The whole thing can be a rough ride, that's for sure. I hope you can find what you need.

First of all, I don't want what I say to sound like I'm accusing you of anything. On the sufferer's side....he probably does see this as a betrayal. PTSD is his fight...and even though you're dealing with the day to day fallout, I understand why he was hurt by this. I'm not condoning his...

Thank you guys! After I wrote this, I was still in a pretty bad place and went to the chat. Of course, everyone there helped bunches. Today is much better. I'm tired as can be right now from not sleeping, but I'm in a way better place. Thank you for your concern and consideration...it really...

Thank you for this! You're absolutely right. I gratefully accept your hugs! I don't think the story was" unnecessary". It has a valid point too.

It's a long hard road... my heart is with you all... maybe one day it can be with me too. It feels impossible sometime, on both sides of it. But nothing is truly impossible. Just remember when making your decision to ask yourself if you can deal with this for a lifetime. Because the potential...

Thank you, my dear! This place and a women's PTSD group I go to at home help more than anything. It's being around people that really get it! On both sides

I must have hit the anonymous button... the above reply is me...

Nope, but I will now! I'm always willing to read anything!

I'm at max capacity right now. I seriously can't handle one more thing. My S/O's need to have our yearly "break up" is always difficult for me...makes sense. Also, I went to file for unemployment because the company I've been working for has me on a hopefully temp layoff. Well, because I only...

Thank you. I'm sorry you're struggling so hard Thank you, but it isn't always strength. Sometimes it's survival. With only a few seasons, the too if the iceberg can barely be seen. When I started therapy the first time, almost 20th years ago, it took me over a year before I felt safe or...

I'm sorry you're feeling so down. Do try to muster the energy to find a T...try as hard as you can to make it a priority, especially under the circumstances. Joy in my dark moments come from a bubble bath, my granddaughter, my animals....one of these can always bring me some resolve. Also try...

I'm sorry you're going through this, but it seems like you're handling things in a pretty healthy manor. So you should be proud of yourself for that! (hugs) if you choose to accept them!