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My understanding is that oftentimes victims of abuse have come from situations where their abusers are also caregivers, and so--quite naturally and understandably--feelings of affection or even love can develop within an abusive context. This seems totally natural--though it may be hard to...

Thanks for sharing your story. He [your rapist] didn't ''basically'' rape you. He raped you. Don't be confused about that. I wish I had more at this time to offer. This is the thing that rings clear and true to me for now.

that's probably good. my understanding is that dissociation is useful mainly as a relatively crude protective and coping device for times of real emotional emergency. perhaps like a much milder form of 'shock'. something as simple as feeling my feet on the floor or wiggling my fingers, trying...

I think of dissociation as similar to a narcotic. It's like a fog that rolls in, claiming mind and body. It's like the pull of sleep when you're very, very tired. Pain and fear dissolve into it. It's the pull of sleep when you're very, very tired. Something about it feels delicious, the relief...

Oi've got blistahs on my fingahs! :whistling: I'm sorry to say I have nothing much helpful to add I've taken both of those drugs, but coming off neither of them caused me blisters. You've probably done this already, but have you considered what else might be causing the blisters? For me...

Way to look on the bright-side, @Anarchy =)

oops, apparently I wasn't supposed to quote the entire post. Well, it was all relevant, and besides, it appears collapsed, so i'm not sure what harm it does to quote it. But perhaps it's a data issue. I'm still learning my way around the rules here. I suspect it will take me a while.

This is one of the best posts I've ever read, @Muse . Thank you for being so insightful and articulate.

I'm sure you're right. I don't fully grasp the bigger picture. I'm not sure if your second paragraph pertains to me, but I didn't mean to imply that diagnoses didn't matter.

I hope Kristina can hear at least some of what you all have been saying as supportive. I perceive most of these responses as extremely supportive ones. But I sympathize with a) her initial reaction to her uncle's harshly worded missive and b) the deep desire to be acknowledged and seen at the...

I think what she means is that her doctor or therapist left it "undiagnosed" because there was no pressing need to get it on paper, and that possibly, an additional diagnosis might not accrue to her benefit. Diagnosis is frequently partly a tool to get insurance payments for treatment needed...

There also may be government supported health care for which you're eligible. This can feel overwhelming to pursue, but if you need to, it's worthwhile. I can't speak to the resources available for every state, but if your income is low, it's very likely you're eligible for some kind of aid...