Am I trauma bonded

[Wastedyears]

Hi I haven’t been on in a while now but feel I really need someone to talk to whom may understand.

My ex partner was very abusive even after we split the abuse continued till (timeframe removed by Moderator) when he suddenly passed away.

I was working with a domestic abuse charity and had an IDVA, obviously now I am at no risk they are signing me off.

I feel so upset by the death of my ex partner I feel there is a big part of my life missing, I am struggling with the trauma of recent and past incidents and really don’t know what to do

[Lisa]

Hi Wastedyears,

Thank you for your post.

It is natural to feel upset by the death of your ex-partner, as you say he was a big part of your life. You may find it helpful to explore Bloom. Bloom offer free online courses created by or in partnership with therapists specialising in trauma. These courses can be accessed in your own time and at your own pace and cover topics such as trauma, abuse and boundaries. You can find Bloom here.

You could also try calling Supportline who offer confidential emotional support. They offer support by telephone, email and post. They work with callers to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self-esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with life. They also keep details of counsellors, agencies and support groups throughout the UK. They cover a wide range of issues and they can also refer locally. You can contact them on 01708 765200, or via their website.

Keep posting to let us know how you are doing.

Best wishes,

Lisa

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