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In reply to the discussion: I was always her mother. [View all]Evolve Dammit
(19,617 posts)23. I am so sorry you had to deal with a lifetime of abuse. It cannot be minimized. It takes a toll that
is very difficult to deal with. You were a saint it sounds like, but the abuse you endured is INEXCUSABLE. I hope you find some solace in support groups and a new therapist now instead of 7 fucking months from now. Mental health care in US is currently flying by the seat of its pants. So much need and so few "providers." Go on-line to support groups for abusive relationships. It's free, anonymous and you can attend meetings all over the world. Pick a city or even country.
All the best and keep us posted, OK?
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Kozar, I don't ever feel okay. I try as hard as I can to make it one day at a time. I do have a
debm55
Mar 2023
#5
But you can train yourself to stop thinking all thoughts. For periods of time
Maraya1969
Mar 2023
#11
I'm so happy you have a wonderful husband. That's amazing, considering everything.
pnwmom
Mar 2023
#29
I was engaged at 18 to an abuser. Sent him back his ring in the mail, as I was afraid of what he
debm55
Mar 2023
#34
Skittles, I stopped contact. When I was 18, I moved 100 miles away and went to Penn State. She
debm55
Mar 2023
#6
I have always been her emotional go to person. She has told me, I took her husband away from her as
debm55
Mar 2023
#8
They don't separate the categories of personality disorder out the way they used to.
pnwmom
Mar 2023
#24
I am so sorry you had to deal with a lifetime of abuse. It cannot be minimized. It takes a toll that
Evolve Dammit
Mar 2023
#23
I guess it worked differently for me. As I went to Penn State for 2 years and switched to teaching.
debm55
Mar 2023
#36
Having had a parent who was a narcissist, I understand the guilt they can inspire.
pnwmom
Mar 2023
#27