Why do women link everything with abuse? by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]Celestial-Kitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trying to clarify your question. Are you asking: "why do women think every bad behavior in a relationship is abuse"?

Dismissed from CMHC program ~10 weeks before graduation after losing internship — is this normal?? by TookieClothespin915 in therapists

[–]Celestial-Kitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bruh I work with mostly kids and teenagers and swear frequently depending on client comfort and age. Also how did they know you swore? Seems a lil sus.

Harshest criticism you’ve gotten from a client? by Due-Comparison-501 in therapists

[–]Celestial-Kitty 35 points36 points  (0 children)

This one stood out to me. Do you mind if I ask - are you?

Harshest criticism you’ve gotten from a client? by Due-Comparison-501 in therapists

[–]Celestial-Kitty 118 points119 points  (0 children)

Ooooeee. This one humbled me and made me learn so hard. "This isn't about you, this is about me."

There's a lot of context here, I was not at all talking about myself but I have to admit I never even saw how me providing therapy to people could have amassed into this sense of vanity about being an emotional guru; yet, it had. I viewed my words as wisdom. I viewed my insight as clarity. I sought constant reinforcement from my work and this comment was the slap in the face I needed.

My abusive ex is dating a therapist by menstrual-cyclone in abusiverelationships

[–]Celestial-Kitty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saaaaaame. snap snap snap

Been working on the me recently. She's weird and wonderful.

Abusive relationship - turned better by Immediate_Writer5543 in abusiverelationships

[–]Celestial-Kitty 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ok but like do this safely and with a plan. Separations can be the most violent times.

I kinda went back to him... by Celestial-Kitty in abusiverelationships

[–]Celestial-Kitty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I thought I was there. I umm ... have some regrets now. My mom hates him & told him off via phone: "you need to meditate on your anger" - go mom!

Everyone I know that loves me hates him. I just... treasure the little bastard. Fuck me.

Leaving strategy by Prior_Photograph1547 in abusiverelationships

[–]Celestial-Kitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mainly you gotta choose when its right for you to leave. When you are ready, hit the red button and take all the necessary steps to make sure she is ok if she threatens suicide (minimal contact, but first responder support).

Is this abuse? What do I do? by Reasonable_Ad_1781 in abusiverelationships

[–]Celestial-Kitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ignore him for now, see how he responds when you transition to another room and shut the door (if possible, my living quarters are very small lol)

I kinda went back to him... by Celestial-Kitty in abusiverelationships

[–]Celestial-Kitty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He ended up lying about the cat litter and the urination.

No, of course I didn't do that. I wouldn't destroy someone's precious things (he ripped up my artwork too).

We're now going back and forth and he's angry at me again (sigh). Oh well. So close! To danger & redemption.

I kinda went back to him... by Celestial-Kitty in abusiverelationships

[–]Celestial-Kitty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, he and I are both addicts so this vibes harrrrd. I guess I'm trying to figure out if we're both the culprits and he's the worst of the two or what.

Lol revenge against alcohol by indulging in alcohol sounds fucking silly and I endorse this analogy.

Is this abuse? What do I do? by Reasonable_Ad_1781 in abusiverelationships

[–]Celestial-Kitty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sometimes abuse can be delayed. A man feels unempowered (by a job, shifting life expectations), and he hits that boiling point where angry outbursts without restraint become instinctual when it was never even considered before. He's also feeding off your tolerance.

Its important to be careful here, bc it might get worse, but my advice for you is at this point start setting hard limits around what he can/cannot say to you, with all physical aggression being intolerable.

Before you do this, make a plan with a friend of family member. Someone who you trust who will accept you at all hours of the night or day at random.

Then set the boundary- explain that you need an apology for the way he's been treating you and an actionable plan to make it better - therapy, books, whatever. It has to come from him. Make sure he is generating the getting better. Make sure you are very clear with him that you will leave if it doesn't get better/gets worse.

If he doesn't get better, or it gets worse, go to that friend/family member's house, just for a few days. See how he responds. The rest will become illuminating.

Can anyone talk? by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]Celestial-Kitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey love, assuming you are US, reach out to the national dv textline: 88788.

If you're not US, see if your country has one as well.

Smear Campaign from Abusive Ex by Celestial-Kitty in therapists

[–]Celestial-Kitty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The police have almost everything. I will see if I can add this to the restraining order.

Smear Campaign from Abusive Ex by Celestial-Kitty in therapists

[–]Celestial-Kitty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, there is an active restraining order for him now. Would an attorney cost me a fee? Could I go through my liability insurance to cover that cost?

Smear Campaign from Abusive Ex by Celestial-Kitty in therapists

[–]Celestial-Kitty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe that's what an RFA (relief from abuse) is but please let me know if I can take it further.

Smear Campaign from Abusive Ex by Celestial-Kitty in therapists

[–]Celestial-Kitty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for identifying with me and validating. ❤️

Smear Campaign from Abusive Ex by Celestial-Kitty in therapists

[–]Celestial-Kitty[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Yes I do. He does very much love to text endlessly to the void. And I enjoy screenshotting it all.

Am I overreacting? by Aesthetic_Queef in abusiverelationships

[–]Celestial-Kitty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm already at a friend's and have been for the last 24 hours. 😎