Life after

[Greendino]

It’s been awhile from I’ve left. I am not in a much better head space and have processed what he put me through. I have now recently experienced driving past my abuser on (detail removed by Moderator) occasions I’ve went so long without facing him. However on both occasions I have zoned out at the wheel, felt numb and suddenly block everything out again. Once I get home safe I have a panic attack and vomit. This lasts for awhile before my stomach settles. After these episodes I am extremely exhausted lasting into the next day.

Has anyone else experienced this before?

[Lisa]

Hi Greendino,

Thank you for sharing with us. Abuse can have such an impact on us causing emotional and physical reactions as you have described. Bloom might be helpful if you feel able to explore this further. Bloom offers 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- Bloom

Keep posting when you can.

Best wishes,

Lisa

[Dovegirl]

Hi Greendino
I have been through something similar. I am recently out of my marriage and initially hadn’t seen my him for a while but then I went through a spell where I saw him out and about on a few occasions. The first time completely caught me off guard, I literally froze on the spot unable to move and of course unable to gauge what he would do. Thankfully nothing happened but the fear was there. I felt shocked, confusion and very panicky. Maybe its dealing with the trauma emotionally and then physically seeing the cause of it what makes us feel that way. Take care xx

[Shaishai]

I have not seen my abuser since it finally ended. I moved halfway across the country shortly after. Although I’m now back about 30 mins drive from him, I still haven’t seen him. I am so scared of seeing him. I doubt he would know who I am if he saw me. I still panic about it and a lot of times I refuse to leave my house alone unless I’m going to work. I have no idea how I would react if I saw him. I almost worry that the fear of the unknown is worse than if it actually happens and I see him

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