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This says is all. Couldn't agree more! You are not alone. I'm tired and scared too.

I'm so sorry that got are going through something so hard. It sounds like your husband is really struggling and here we all know how hard that is to watch. That being said, you do not deserve to be abused. Sometimes people need help and getting help for their own good isn't enough of a reason...

Facebook and other social media can be used as a form of numbing. All that scrolling through other people's lives without it requiring any vulnerability. It is a great way to fake connection, but maintain all the control.

Thank you for sharing!

Thank you so much for the recommendation and advice. I will look into the Colin Ross Institute.

This, this, and this! I'm so sorry that you are in this position. You should be very proud that you are following through on keeping yourself safe emotionally. Hang in there!

Ouch. That is painful. I don't know about your specific situation, but I know that my PTSD partner is often checked out and /or oblivious. He might have really not realized who he was calling. Either way, it sounds like you are in a lot of pain and I'm sorry that you are going through...

Thank you for sharing. You don't know how much it means to hear success stories. I need that hope right now.

We don't know where yet. Hopefully we can find somewhere that specializes in PTSD. If anyone has any recommendations I will gladly take them!

Thank you so much for sharing! Hearing positive experiences gives me hope.

He already has a diagnosis and is attending therapy twice a week. But he needs more...

It doesn't sound crazy. Having some emotional response is more comforting than being shut out! I get that.

Hi Chantelle, You are not alone! The other people on this site have helped me feel like I'm not alone. I hope that we can do the same for you. 1. I can relate to being shut out and to having sex come and go in our relationship. 2. I have had only really positive experiences with couples...

Today my husband's therapist recommended that he get residential treatment to help his PTSD symptoms. He is in the process of a civil lawsuit to press charges against his abusers (his grandparents) and the stress of this has made his PTSD symptoms much worse. He is willing to get help but so...

The grief that comes with loving someone who is shut off emotionally is so painful. I feel that pain too. I often miss what we used to have. And I am also hoping that someday things go back to normal. Sending hugs and peace your way, @Dominik24.

I am in the same type of situation! This low low in the cycle has been brought on by feeling violated and victimized by court proceedings regarding his abuser. It does help to know things will go up again and that this time there is a reason for the low. But it is also still really hard and...

I am so sorry you are going through so much. Do you have a therapist? That is probably the best place you can start in terms of feeling better and healing the relationships with your loved ones. Please, please talk to a professional. We can listen and sympathize here, but can't provide the...

The best thing you can do is take the time to get to know her. Don't jump into taking on responsibilities in her life that aren't appropriate for someone you have only known a couple of weeks (even if she says she wants that from you). Dating is the process of getting to know someone and...

It sounds like you have a really good game plan in place. Good for you for doing all of that hard work. I hope that it all goes smoothly and that you feel like you did what you were meant to do. Sending good thoughts and hugs your way.

Sounds like it is time for an annual holiday vacation? Seriously, though, being out of town together can help avoid painful family gatherings and the stress that goes along with them. Sending lots of encouragement to you all to make it through this holiday season. ❤️

Let it out! So sorry you are feeling so angry and frustrated. It can be really hard to trust after being hurt. I hope you are taking good care of yourself right now . ❤️

In my personal experience isolating involves mentally checking out. My SO has never disappeared but he does go through cycles where his mind is somewhere else. He goes through the motions of life without connecting. Or sometimes he will sleep all the time. When he is isolating I end up...

Thank you for sharing! Sometimes I feel like it doesn't get better for anyone and your success makes me feel some much needed hope. Thanks. ❤️

Hang in there! You are not alone in your struggles!

That is so so tough. You are not alone! Therapy is the only way for things to get better, but in my experience too it stirs things up. I think it is great that he is still going! Even if he says it is boring he is still showing up. He is really lucky to have you! Hang in there!