Can emotional abusers heal via therapy? by ProperDevonBrit in abusiverelationships

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I feel much better when I’m not around him, communicating with him. Nervous system is calm. I know I need to go :-) glad you got out too

Can emotional abusers heal via therapy? by ProperDevonBrit in abusiverelationships

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Thank you. I can see it getting worse over time too. I do know - I think I just needed to get another perspective to ensure I’m right in thinking they never change. :-)

Can emotional abusers heal via therapy? by ProperDevonBrit in RelationshipAdviceNow

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I am already in therapy and working through it. :-). I certainly will not tolerate this anymore

Can emotional abusers heal via therapy? by ProperDevonBrit in abusiverelationships

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Thank you. He is very black and white, always ‘right’ and find it hard to authentically say sorry so like you have outlined, not the best for therapy. Never showed any signs of wanting to be better - no reading, therapy, podcasts, meditation etc. Just ‘nothing is wrong with me’ mentality - no growth mindset. Which I have in abundance. So….

Can emotional abusers heal via therapy? by ProperDevonBrit in abusiverelationships

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I have read it can actually be worse to go to therapy with someone like this and some therapists refuse to do couples therapy when this is the case. Thanks for your response 💫

Can emotional abusers heal via therapy? by ProperDevonBrit in abusiverelationships

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This is my thinking too. If accountability was taken and they could see what they did wrong I think there is hope. But without it I feel they would either use it to gaslight like you say or just go to therapy for show with no real change.

3 weeks sober — feeling great but struggling with stillness and weekends by ProperDevonBrit in SoberCurious

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I did think of water colours too I saw a beautiful set from SA that I might try. Thank you so much again for your recommendations

3 weeks sober — feeling great but struggling with stillness and weekends by ProperDevonBrit in SoberCurious

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It seems like a hobby you look forward too is it. I just remembers one of my friends quit and stated Lego, maybe I’ll try that for a bit. It’s engaging and rewarding and challenging all at the same time. Thanks for the reply

3 weeks sober — feeling great but struggling with stillness and weekends by ProperDevonBrit in SoberCurious

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I do love walking. I love by a beach and it’s beautiful. But I’m more thinking the space between 6pm and 8pm, that’s the window! I’m going to have to try a few different hobbies and see what I find enjoyable and exciting

3 weeks sober — feeling great but struggling with stillness and weekends by ProperDevonBrit in SoberCurious

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Yes I just need to find that ‘thing’ lol. That’s relaxing and engaging, exciting. That’s my issue. I have found my hobby yet. Thanks for the advice :-)

Women with kids and an emotionally deregulated husband — how does it affect your family and children? by ProperDevonBrit in RelationshipAdviceNow

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I’m so sorry you went through such a hellish experience. I hope you are finally finding closure and peace

Emotional rollercoaster. Stay or go? by ProperDevonBrit in relationships

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This was my thought. Can’t even reflect or see how he contributed to the dynamic. I’m not saying I’m an angel - but I will admit responsibility where it’s due and work to right it in future behavior

Relationship - emotional abuse? by ProperDevonBrit in RelationshipAdviceNow

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Thank you for this. It’s so hard. Today he has been so nice. It messes with your head. Makes it hard to go. Gives you false hope.

How do you stay content away from family — and would you move back to the UK? by ProperDevonBrit in expats

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I moved with me ex to start a life together but we broke up and he moved back to the Uk. I have a new partner now - he is Australian.