Sufferer Survivor Of Severely Abusive Relationship

[iamasurvivor]

G'day all. I've been looking online for a long time for a place where I can share my experience with those who have perhaps experienced similar situations in their relationships.

A few years back, I met a guy online and thought he was 'the one' after spending some time together. Needless to say, we became involved in a relationship which turned physically and psychologically abusive very quickly.

In a nutshell, he was the type of person who would tie me up, gag me, hold a gun to my head (literally) and tell me he was doing it because he loved me...

Although I am now in a loving and caring marriage, I am sometimes still haunted by previous experiences which cause severe nightmares and emotional upsets. Sometimes, for no reason at all, I'll find myself sobbing my heart out without eve being sure why...

 

[Don't trip]

I am. I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm familiar with stories like yours as I'm a support advocate for survivors of personality disorders. Welcome here. I'm new to this site and a survivor too so you are not alone. Ptsd is familiar in the aftermath of abusive relationships too. It's not uncommon to experience ptsd years after the abuse. There are lots of kind caring people here and excellent resources.I hope they you as much as they are for me now. Blessings to you!

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome to the forum. :)

 

[iamasurvivor]

Thank you :-)

 

[KP the nut]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

[intothelight]

Hi Iamasurvivor,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum! :)

As you read, you will find there are many members here who have PTSD resulting from the traumas associated with domestic violence. I hope that you find the information, inspiration, and support here helpful as you work on healing.

Take care.

Debbie

 

[Whitneys story]

Hi and Welcome:D