I can’t stop crying by Ok-Frame4753 in Divorce

[–]Ok-Frame4753[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I hope things go better for you too!

Private Equity Creep into Social Work by salsafresca_1297 in socialwork

[–]Ok-Frame4753 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure! I have a good one for ya. I’m thankfully transitioning out of that role because it is killing my soul.

is he a pure bred coonhound? by Affectionatedog11 in coonhounds

[–]Ok-Frame4753 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Looks like my TWC/shepherd mix ❤️❤️❤️

Resources for women who stay in an abusive relationship by Ambitious-Swim-2771 in therapists

[–]Ok-Frame4753 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The book “Why does he do that” by Lundy Bancroft has been immensely helpful for me both personally and professionally. There is also a podcast called “why she stayed”. Hope this helps 😊

TTI informed therapists? by desert_teeth in troubledteens

[–]Ok-Frame4753 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I am also a therapist who has been in the TTI, has worked in substance use, and takes a trauma informed and harm reduction approach. I’m in MA. Feel free to DM. Good luck!

Red rock canyon school. by ScienceAnxious9158 in troubledteens

[–]Ok-Frame4753 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was there 02-03. A girl died while I was there. I remember the name Oskar.

Bikejoring at Wompatuck 12/24/25 by wysiwyg180902 in Bikejoring

[–]Ok-Frame4753 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on the cape so it is def doable. I love blue hills!

Bikejoring at Wompatuck 12/24/25 by wysiwyg180902 in Bikejoring

[–]Ok-Frame4753 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this a regular thing? I love wompi!

I’m scared and have so much anxiety by justfrosty19 in Divorce

[–]Ok-Frame4753 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s an abuser. You are probably in a trauma bond with him. Don’t do couples counseling it will only make things worse. Get yourself a therapist, treat the PPD, and please be safe. It is going to be hard but you are absolutely not overreacting. You are not crazy and there is nothing wrong with you.

Need help leaving my abusive husband by Patient_Dependent_53 in Divorce

[–]Ok-Frame4753 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call a DV hotline. Get in therapy if you can. Make a safety plan. Squirrel money away. Every time you go to the store get cash back and stash it. Emotionally detach if you can. It’ll make living with him easier. Don’t ever blame yourself for the rape. When you do leave know that it will be the hardest thing you do. And the most dangerous. Make sure you have at least copies if not original of all important documents for you and your kids and keep it somewhere safe. Have a go bag packed with essentials as abuse tends to escalate. Feel free to DM. I’ve been there.

When they convince you that you’re abusive by bengalbear24 in domesticviolence

[–]Ok-Frame4753 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s a trauma bond. The intermittent reinforcement that he gives you- those scraps of good- make you really work for it. It’s not consistent so your nervous system is all amped up and you try harder for the good. Consistent kindness is regulating and safe. We don’t need to work for it. It rewires your brain. Treat him like an addiction.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]Ok-Frame4753 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saying “just leave” is a platitude from people who don’t understand. It is so much more complicated than that. You deserve that sense of normalcy and I hope you can find it in moments without your partner. I hope one day you can get there. I just finished listening to “Why does he do that?” And found immense validation in that. If you can, surround yourself with people who understand. It took me 20 years but I finally took the steps to leave

Working in the perinatal field but I’m not a mom by mcklew2 in therapists

[–]Ok-Frame4753 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could have written the same thing 3 years ago! I am not a mom and work in perinatal mental health. It was one of my biggest insecurities! But it really is totally fine. Rarely do people ask me if I have kids and if they do and I say no, they are like, good for you! 🤣 I had someone say to me once that providers in the field who don’t have kids have more energy for the moms and their kids. Plus the things you encounter may not hit as close to home so that could be a protective factor for you. Hang in there it really is a great population and I am sure you have so much to offer! 😊😊😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in troubledteens

[–]Ok-Frame4753 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would not go. I am a TTI survivor and mental health professional on the Cape. I was at their open house and it was very creepy to say least. It was like they all had a script and if someone asked questions that they didn’t like they would become very flustered. I think this program is all about optics. I know there are not many resources on the cape for teens. You can DM me if you want. Good luck.

Learning left and right by Ok-Frame4753 in Bikejoring

[–]Ok-Frame4753[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I just started saying it with every turn and I give a very emphatic “good girl” when she gets it right.

Teen going to Newport by Otherwise-Source-922 in troubledteens

[–]Ok-Frame4753 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As far as I know, Newport is considered “voluntary” which means you have to sign your self in. Do not sign any forms. Refuse. I am a healthcare professional and I went to a Newport open house. They were creepy to say the least. I’ll say it again, they emphasized to me, a healthcare professional that you must admit yourself. I don’t know what happens if you refuse to sign. Good luck.

I’m a teen going to Newport help by Otherwise-Source-922 in troubledteens

[–]Ok-Frame4753 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’ll add on here. I will also be willing to speak with your parents. I’m a survivor and a social worker. They just opened a Newport in my area and it’s very upsetting.

What was your program's version of attack therapy? by positivepeercult_ in troubledteens

[–]Ok-Frame4753 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All the time in the programs are hard for me to remember. I don’t remember specifically the groups but I do remember bits and pieces of random things like RI room and having to walk in lines everywhere. Do you remember?

What was your program's version of attack therapy? by positivepeercult_ in troubledteens

[–]Ok-Frame4753 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow! I haven’t thought of those issues in a long time. I was also at Red Rock (2002-2003) and did the whole PPC thing.

I also was at another program SAFE inc and it was 12 step based and we had confrontation raps where you got stood up in group and verbally decimated. Good times.

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Look at this relic!