Hi all! I created this group to provide a place where anyone with PTSD caused by DV can find support, guidance, and a place to vent. I'll be sharing my story a...
Hi everyone and welcome! I promised a bit more about my background, so here's the first installment. My struggles with DV began when I was five. My mother...
Yes, it's weird. But I am afraid to go to Disneyland. Why? Well, why else? In past years, whenever my husband and I went to anything like an amusement park or...
I don't know where to start really.I haven't had any friends for almost 20 years now.My exhusband isolated me and would only let me be around people he deemed...
You most certainly do exist, and we're so glad for it! It sounds like you have a good relationship with a loving man now. That's wonderful! I understand the...
Hi. I have been trying to work up my courage for days to write something. It seems like I am afraid of everything...even something as simple as writing an...
Hi Carol. Welcome! The only thing wrong with you is that you were terrorized for 10 years by a sadistic psychopath. When you think about it like that, it makes...
Good morning everyone! Did any one watch GMA(Good Morning America) this morning? I did as usual and got a real inspiration from it.They were celebratig 1975...
Hi Jewell, What an uplifting note! Makes me sorry I missed GMA. How wonderful it feels to have a seemingly small thing make you feel so good. You are right,...
So far, so good. I survived the road trip to visit my sister and her new baby. She is SO perfect! And I swear I'm not biased at all (he he)! It was stressful...
I'm glad to hear you had a good time on your trip Carla!and that you made it back to us!I can definately understand the driving thing...my hubby does it too!I...
Thanks Jewell! I appreciate your sweet thoughts. I don't think I'll ever understand men's need to get there just a little faster than everyone else, no matter...
Here's a general poll question to get some discussion going - What are your triggers? My biggest is when dh tells me that he disagrees with something I've ...
Wow. It's still hard for me to believe that others feel the same way I do! Those are definitely two big ones of mine. Another is noise. A lot of noise not only...
My triggers are mostly verbal,because that was what the ex used before he would start hitting--words.Name calling,questions about what I did ,or didn't do,...
Anyone else finding themselves at the mercy of others' emotions? DH woke up in a bad mood this morning. He didn't get mad at anyone or take it out on anyone....
Hope this message finds everyone safe and happy. I am giving thanks this morning. DH has been back for two and a half months now, and so far he has been...
... are ... I've ... apart. ... found ... any way to deal with it yet? I find that any threat of violence at all, everyone who has had a few drinks too many...
This decision is frightening. It basically says that restraining orders are worthless. There is nothing we can do to protect ourselves. We can get the order,...
Just a quick note to see how everyone is doing. I'm doing better. I'm getting better about not having a panic attack when the dh asks me something. Getting...
Hope this finds everyone doing well.This past month has been very busy at my house and the roller coaster just keeps moving arond here.i held my yard sale as...
Hi everyone. Work has been difficult for me lately. My memory and concentration have been slipping, and I keep making mistakes and forgetting to do things....
Hey all, hope this holiday weekend finds everyone safe, happy, healthy, and stress-free. Things have been a little quiet lately, so let's liven it up! We have...
Hi everyone!Jewell here,reporting as present I think(?).This holiday finds me busy as usual trying to clean house and dealing with everything else,but good...
Hi everyone, my name is Renate. I'm 29 and I live in western Massachusetts. I was abused physically and emotionally throughout my childhood by both parents. I...
Hi everyone, I'm a 39 year old mother of 3 boys who has survived a 10 year abusive marriage. I have been out for 2 1/2 years now, but still struggle daily with...
This group has been very quiet these past two weeks, at least to me. I'm not sure if people are on vacation, too busy, don't have anything to say, or if it has...
You're right, it has been extremely quiet. As for me, I'm getting ready to take the bar exam (two and a half day test) next week, so I've been completely...
