@jaysmom I lived this for years, many years! I lived in hiding due to this fear. I didn't feel safe enough to reveal the true me. That is still diff...

@labmom2 THIS! Yes, I can certainly relate to this! When everything comes at you at once, it can be hard to discern what is mine to fix and what oth...

Hi Bookreader, Your story really touched me. I'm sending you ((((((safe hugs))))))! It disgusts me how cruel some parents can be, and this certainl...

@wind-surfer Welcome! You are here, and that is a start! Sharing comes when you're ready. I found that it was easier to reply to others in forums befo...

Spring Flower - the fact that you came here says a lot. And you're in therapy, so you're taking the steps. I did group therapy, and it did a lot for m...

@jaysmom That has to be really hard to have to counter your son's dad like that. I am glad that you are able to do that for him, though. I have a huge...

@wind-surfer I'm no clinician, but I can tell you that this is what my PTSD looked like before I began my healing journey. Now, I no longer need to ...

@spring-flower I'm so glad you looked up CR. Did you get the chance to go?

Windsurfer, I am glad that my post has given you at least one small answer. It sounds as though you are early in your healing journey. I hope that ...

Hi Help Seeker, Welcome to the Journey Beyond Perception community, powered by LumaRise! Your post is not too much for your first entry. We are gl...

Oh, Labmom, your post is so heartfelt. I cannot imagine what you're going through on a daily basis. One line that really hit me was when you said, "I ...

@tracy25 Thank you!!! 🤗

Wow, Stevie. What an amazing story you have here! I am sad for the experience, but very happy for your newfound purpose and the growth that you e...