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    General Consistency

    Well said . Much truth in this @Tinyflame . Consistency is not perfection - it is more about being committed to something/someone. Like a regular beat in music. Makes sense .
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    What Did You Eat And Drink Last?

    Where are these available at ?
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    What Did You Eat And Drink Last?

    Chicken broth sounds cool- just remember not to use a Carolina reaper or dragons breath for capsaicin options -highest on the Scoville scale :-) Mega hot .
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    Relationship Partner of 8 years suddenly "needs space" and accusing me of things.

    @LittlestBird your story is gut wrenching. So sorry to hear all you have been through- just heard recently of "another daughter" very similar to what you describe who just cannot share or let go her daddy in what would be a normal healthy parent /child relationship. Controlling his moves...
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    do you have a supportive partner? what does that support look like for you?

    I see your viewpoint. TRUE 100% - COMMUNICATION being the key. Recent advice from a couple together 75 years - Communication. 1) Therefore ,then LOVE is sometimes a CHOICE- and not just about falling in love ? 2) Same as physically expressing LOVE in commitment is also a CHOICE ? 3) Same as...
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    do you have a supportive partner? what does that support look like for you?

    Thank you @Tinyflame. You have put much thought and time into your answer. Someone spoke of an avoidant attachment style recently - which makes sense and rings true. Similar to. your explanantion. I see what you mean when you say "falling in love"or attachment or dependence can sound...
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    What Did You Eat And Drink Last?

    Hot cuppa tea - although something stronger would be the ideal to escape - very Stressful night .
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    Quote Of The Day

    Brilliant quote ! This should be a billboard .
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    Relationship CPTSD situationship broke up with me - confused

    All of the above - True. So much truth to this. Thanks @EveHarrington
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    What Did You Eat And Drink Last?

    Chicken Enchilada and an energy drink someone amazing gave me ( consumption of drink resulted in similar behaviour to the road runner- beep beep :-)
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    General Advice For Leaving Abusive Relationship Strangely Similar To Sufferers Who Isolate

    Thank you Friday you have raised a brilliant point-' Especially not okay for the people you love to abuse you '. Yes agree - we feel love ,love is a feeling, you are a 100% right- but, I feel -we also choose to love especially after the honeymoon phase wears thin, years or decades later...
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    General Supporting a loved one - a survivor

    Each day I watched you conquer your fears I didn't see weakness ,I saw strength, I saw endurance. Not wanting to be a bystander ,but to be part of your healing The ghosts of your past were shadows. To hold you through the nightmares, to rock you through the numbness. You ran , ran ,slipping...
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    do you have a supportive partner? what does that support look like for you?

    Totally Agree with you @Tinyflame.......love is a choice. We learn to love and accept (like the old saying goes warts and all) And there Lay-eth the dilemma -thus if a supporter CHOOSES TO LOVE ,how then doth the sufferer to refuse such love by proclaiming it to be unreal ? Yes, I am...
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    I dont feel like i'm here. I've lost my sense of self and dont know what to do

    Hi @Boris - do you have any family? Siblings?Kids? Live in a city or out in the country? You are doing well to reach out - when a lifeline is offered in the form of true love, a compassionate stranger ,a listening ear, a neighbour, a helping hands, a friend ,kind word - take it , accept it...
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    In this moment where would you rather be?

    Shut my eyes-Where do I want to be right now?
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    I dont feel like i'm here. I've lost my sense of self and dont know what to do

    Thank you @Friday and @Sideways . Ditto . Your posts are so pivotal and so important. There are the hypnosis-charlatans doing it - some purely for the quick $300-400 an hour. I have seen a loved one plumett, free fall. He is so fearful but so determined on getting better had been convinced only...
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    What Song Are You Listening To Right Now?

    "Really wish I knew what you were looking for ......might 've known what you would find."
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    Relationship PTSD friend blocked me

    More than just a thought- A very valid thought indeed.
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    General When is enough enough, how can I save him from himself?

    Thank you @Frieda for boldly acknowledging this . Your frank comment and honesty is much appreciated.
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    Quote Of The Day

    "There is a pain and deep comfort in remembering , just as there is deep pain and comfort in forgetting " - quote by Brumby in the sunshine.(yes, original) We need to learn ,even if just for a moment, for sixty seconds in a glorious day , to forgive ourselves, to be patient with ourselves ,to...
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    Existing in two places -physically, mentally, emotionally

    "I exist in two places - here and where you are" - thanks and all credit to the author of the quote. Such a poignant quote on so many levels.On reflection of life and experiences, what does it mean to each of us in this amazing community ? Please share your thoughts.
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    EMDR Intensive

    Thank you - your response is appreciated -yes I too thought is was very rare. I have very serious concerns for the incredible and sweet person, who is a sufferer and such a fighter - a hero- ( looking desperately to heal himself )turned to hypnotherapy and EMDR in conjunction with medication...
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