Sufferer New Here. Extreme Domestic Violence.

[J'aime]

I am new to this forum, and not quite sure why I didn't seek online support before. I was diagnosed with P.T.S.D. over a year ago by a psychiatrist. I live in a low-populated state, so finding local support for people with this disorder is nearly impossible. I a simply here to meet others who also suffer from this disorder, gain support, find new ways to cope, and also to share my story with others so that they too, will not feel the seclusion and feelings of "I'm different from everyone else around me".

In a nutshell, I was in an extremely abusive relationship for a year and half. The abuse ranged from rape, torture, confinement, control, physical abuse, abused with numerous weapins such as wrenches, belts, knives, rope, saws, tire irons, glass bottles, etc. I am having trouble mostly so much with this because I have a 4 year old daughter who was born out of this relationship.

I am no longer in the abusive situation, nor is she. (we left and moved 1,200 miles away for safety when she was 2 months old). I am engaged now to a wonderful man, and we have a beautiful life now. However, no matter how wonderful things appear on the outside, my disorder keeps things chaotic on the inside. Any support would be great. God bless.

 

[MyStarryNight]

Hi J'aime! I'm new here too and have already found everyone here to be quite supportive.

 

[J'aime]

I read a few of the messages on the forum, and they do seem to be quite supportive :) Thank you!

 

[mommyofomh]

Hi, Im new here as well. Was also in a bad relationship after lots of trauma as a child as well, now have a wonderful life that I wasnt quite a part of until recently. Nice to know there are other people like me. Glad you are here.

 

[J'aime]

I am glad you are her as well! I never once thought to check online for support forums...Now I am glad I did. It's difficult explaining to those close to us what we're going through. I think we'll both enjoy seeing that not only are we not alone, but there are MANY more out there like us than we thought! :)

 

[Lucille]

Welcome to the forum everyone! I've been a member for almost a month now, and I can say I've definitely found it to be very helpful! I hope you have the same experience that I have, if not better. Everyone here is so knowledgeable and understanding, even though our experiences are all unique to one another. We all know grief and fear better than any other individuals on the planet, so you don't have to feel like an alien :alien: anymore. We all can help each other get through the worst days and be here to celebrate our best days together.

May you find peace and comfort here. Hugs to all :inlove:

 

[J'aime]

That is very sweet. Thanks, Lucille. :)

 

[reallydown]

Welcome to the forum, all of you! :D This is indeed a very supportive place, with lots of good info and lots of support. Glad you've all made your way here.

 

[J'aime]

Thanks, really! :) xoxo

 

[Sandra]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[J'aime]

Tyanks, Sandra :)

 

[CaringMomma]

Welcome J'aime, Mir, mommyofomh, and Lucille!!! (((Hugs to you all))) I truly hope that you find relief, comfort and support here.

I, too, am fairly new here. Just like you I never thought to seek help on the internet. I am so glad that I did.

This forum has really been very helpful to me. So much terrific information about our disorder. So many people that are struggling the way we are and that are here to offer support.