Sufferer Domestic Violence Victim Who Recently Discovered This Website

[embarr]

Hi my name is Erica.

I was a victim of spousal abuse. I've suffered the effects of it for the past 4 years and have ptsd and as a result celiac disease, acid reflux disease, some substance abuse, and other digestive and mental complications.

I actually googled something about being feeling lazy since I was diagnosed with ptsd on google and discovered this website. And I looked at a few forums and loved the honesty of this website in comparison to my other online support group website.

I haven't overcame a lot of the complications and I'm not even divorced from the dirt bag. I do medication and have a psychiatrist and am in a safe place now. But it still sneaks up on me especially since it's holiday season, which is a HUGE trigger for me.

I'm looking forward to this website compared to the other website. But I can't think of much more to add until later.

Thanks!

 

[p-no]

Hello embarr. Welcome to the forum. :)

I have found a real good place for me to come when I need understanding, hope, just letting me be, honesty, and so much more. It's become one of my safe places. :)

Wishing you peace in the upcoming days.

prime-no

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Hello and welcome to forum. :)

I am sorry you were in the kind of relationship. You are not alone anymore. I hope when you are ready you join in on the forum. There is a lot of helpful information here with a lot of understanding people.

Take care.

 

[Wenchie LostElf]

Hi and welcome :)

 

[KP the nut]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

[Whitneys story]

Hi and welcome to the forum. My opinion, you have found the right place.

I hope you agree. You will find a lot of understanding and tools to help you with your journey.

 

[a3a2]

So glad you are in a safe place!!!! Welcome to the forum.

 

[ABBA]

Welcome. I just joined recently too.

I need to be around people who understand as I do not have anyone for support at home. PTSD is ugly and it's true the holidays is a rough time. I just read the article put on here about PTSD and it is helpful but I would reluctantly share with my significant other.

I've been told I "needed to be fixed" and to me that was a put down because it was during a time I was strong in my life.

I too am a domestic violence survivor x 2 marriages. The first was predominantly physical and psychological abuse, the second a total psycho nightmare ending last year but still harassment ongoing.

To me domestic violence is a type of war at home and it can be years before one can escape it.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Hi and welcome to the forum. This is a real supportive community. I am glad you are safe now. You are not alone.

 

[safenow]

Hi, and welcome to the forum. ABBA, welcome to you as well.

 

[Sailorgal]

Welcome embarr!
My PTSD is from spousal abuse as well - he really messed up my mind as he was involved in intelligence.

Anyhow, glad you found us. :tup:

 

[anni]

Hi, hope you've been able to come back. I see the original sign- up was a bit ago- it can be a little frazzling plus a little intimidating to come to places like this. We're SO used to expecting the whole fear/shame/judgement thing that of COURSE complete strangers will react poorly when someone new shows up.

You'll find an awful lot of us- domestic violence survivors here - Fortunately. Because we survived, albeit with PTSD- now to heal, hence coming here where there's a ton of information, support and many, many welcomes.