Supporter Sexual Abuse, War, Violence In The Family

[Smallhold]

Perhaps not the chronological order but ascending order of severity to me.

It's taken a lot of time and a lot of hard work to come where I am right now. Fairly comfortable, avoiding certain triggers. Had to give up my work due to being riddled with arthritis. Shame cos working with women who were abused and trafficked for sex-work into the country was something I was good at. Case management and in depth sessions to try and overcome their trauma's.

I'll always be the odd one out and that's fine by me. Simply cos I am different, react different and don't try to live up to people's ideas of how it should be anymore.

Currently after having been single for over a decade, I find myself in a new maybe relationship. Of course with a man with a severe PTSD :) And it dawned on me after a few months, it's not about me being patient and understanding to him, it's about being with a man who is finally able to understand me. Only he is where I was many years ago and in full blown swing now.

So no idea where this is heading but we're trying.

Feel free to ask, I'm glad to have found an outlet/info outside the regular system that doesn't suit me too well anyway.

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[BigBear]

Smallhold,

We won't ask too much. We don't know what will be hurtful for you. We'll avoid that at almost all costs. Find your comfort zone here and plant your flag as you see fit. We'll watch and listen. You can do the same.

We're glad you are here!

Bear

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome to the forum. :)

 

[Smallhold]

Thank you for making me feel as if landing in a warm safe nest.

 

[Sterre]

Welcome Smallhold.
This is an amazing forum with lots of usefull information, and interessting discussions.
As Bigbear already wrote: Glad you are here!

 

[KP the nut]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

There is some wonderful information here. Together with a warm, supportive and caring environment.

Wishing you peace.
KP

 

[reallydown]

Welcome to the forum. This is a good place and also, you share whatever you feel you need to share and whenever you feel like doing it. That is, we're not likely to ask much, as someone already mentioned. Just go at your own pace. Glad you've found the forum.