Sufferer Hello Community!

[AEW]

Hi everyone,

I'm not sure why I put this off for so long, but I guess I'm desperate enough now and have realized it won't magically go away, and most people can't understand because its not in their experience. Especially as time moves on. People expect you to move on, and if you don't they assume its because you are in love with suffering. Reality is, I hate it. I hate that a man twice my age has left me with physical and mental reminders. No matter how much goodness flows into my life, I'm still hurt and angry. I'm still afraid it will happen again either with someone else or my ex will find me.

I'm hoping I can learn and be inspired by you all. I know it can get better... its the how that starting to feel elusive.

 

[Sandstone]

Welcome. I'm glad you have made this step forwards

 

[Lucycat]

Hi @AEW
Welcome to the forum.

 

[ladee]

Welcome, it really doesn't matter how long it took us to get here, I always find myself in places at exactly the right time.This is a really safe and supportive place. Happy you are here, if not happy for the circumstances... hope to see you around .

 

[Friday]

Welcome to the forums :)

 

[RavenGirl]

Welcome to the forum. I hope you find what you need to move forward on your road to recovery. :):hug:

 

[ghotiff]

Welcome :)

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome! :-)

 

[AEW]

@Lucycat
Thank you Lucycat :) You guys have been so amazing already! It's easy to feel isolated in a work that just wants you to perform at 110% all the time moves so fast. This forum is a lifesaver. So glad I've found it :)

 

[intothelight]

@AEW Welcome!

A lot of people do move past things, but that is the hallmark of PTSD, being stuck in a place where the past bleeds into the present. However, it can and does get better and I hope you find the information and support here helpful as your work on your healing.