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Hi all,
I’m new here, but not new to abuse.
After my ex left me many years ago, I wasn’t upset by it. I now know why. I guess I didn’t want to admit that I had been abused. Following on from this, I now know most of my life has involved abuse in some shape or form.
I am a survivor. I know I am. But I feel like I failed in life, and society because of all this. The trauma of it all still affects me to this day. I have C-PTSD from it all.
Although I have had trauma therapy, I feel like I still haven’t come to terms with it all. I feel very lonely because of the lack of understanding from others. They think I should be over it by now.
Anyway, I thought I’d say “Hi.” Although I wish no one faced abuse, I feel somewhat comforted knowing this forum exists so I can talk to others and learn more
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Hi Music-Lyrics,
Welcome to the forum and thank you for your post. I hope you find the forum a safe and supportive place to be with others who understand.
If you need any guidance on using the forum you can find this in the Forum Guidelines and FAQs. If they don’t answer your question then please feel free to message me.
If you feel like you are in need of some additional support, you could chat to a Women’s Aid worker in confidence via our Live Chat service. They won’t tell you what to do, but can discuss your situation and signpost you to other support that’s relevant for you.
Do keep posting to let us know how you’re getting on.
Best wishes,
Lisa
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Hi… I am new too. I have been in abusive relationships for over (number removed by Moderator) years . My ex husband… I managed to leave him. Then I have had (number removed by Moderator) further abusive relationships.
I have been through so much like yourself it’s horrible. .. I suffered with my mental health… Still suffering with it today. My recent ex left (timeframe removed by Moderator) after he punched the window in my door so he could get to the key. Police called. I had only come out of hospital after being in (timeframe removed by Moderator) before… He was addicted to cocaine. I hate the stuff! He is also an alcoholic too.
It was all a mess for me, feeling suicidal, had to deal with that trauma… I had the support of an IDVA who was brilliant. I also had a housing officer as well. I was high risk so had to move away from my flat. He doesn’t know where I am living.
Like yourself I am a survivor buri don’t feel like one. I just feel lost, lonely, upset, feeling ashamed that I didn’t see the abuse with him…. Life is just so tough
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