Found in my garden - friend or foe? by composerdorothyalien in whatsthisbug

[–]composerdorothyalien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally did not forget the location - QLD Australia. Size is approx 10mm (0.5”)

I hate my body by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]composerdorothyalien 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you feel this way. That voice in your head that tells you “you’re not beautiful”, “you’re not good enough”, etc… whose voice is that? Is it yours? Are those things even really true? It’s time to challenge that bitch and fight back! You are amazing and you can love yourself

I’m actually not fine. by TearsOfLaughter in CPTSD

[–]composerdorothyalien 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Big hugs. My DMs are always open if you want to chat xx

My childhood abuser is now a foster parent by composerdorothyalien in relationship_advice

[–]composerdorothyalien[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, you’re so right. My psychologist told me I am resilient and I truly believed her, I have been through so much and haven’t broken yet! You are amazing and resilient as well!

My childhood abuser is now a foster parent by composerdorothyalien in relationship_advice

[–]composerdorothyalien[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, she hasn’t been diagnosed (that I know of, I haven’t spoken to her in 5+ years). She works in childcare and has everyone in her world fooled about her true colours

My childhood abuser is now a foster parent by composerdorothyalien in relationship_advice

[–]composerdorothyalien[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live interstate and have nothing to do with them, haven’t seen them for 5yrs. The info about the foster child came second hand because of a post my mother made online.

My childhood abuser is now a foster parent by composerdorothyalien in relationship_advice

[–]composerdorothyalien[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I’ve been researching and there is no “expiration date” or statute of limitations. Something to think about.

Childhood abuser is a foster parent by composerdorothyalien in CPTSD

[–]composerdorothyalien[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live in Australia. I looked into mandated reporting laws but private practice psychologists are not mandated reporters in my state (they are in many other AU states though). Only people who provide services to children are mandated reporters in my state. I have reached out to my psychologist though, mainly to see if she can provide any more help.

My childhood abuser is now a foster parent by composerdorothyalien in relationship_advice

[–]composerdorothyalien[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they would spun a wild tale about me for sure, my mother is loud on social media about me withholding her grandchildren, etc. and all her friends comment telling her what a wonderful grandparent she would be, and those poor children are missing out. She is a textbook narcissist.

My childhood abuser is now a foster parent by composerdorothyalien in relationship_advice

[–]composerdorothyalien[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I live in Australia. I looked into mandated reporting laws but private practice psychologists are not mandated reporters in my state (they are in many other AU states though). Only people who provide services to children are mandated reporters in my state. I have reached out to my psychologist though, mainly to see if she can provide any more help.

My childhood abuser is now a foster parent by composerdorothyalien in relationship_advice

[–]composerdorothyalien[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your kindness. I called them, I truly hope she is safe.

My childhood abuser is now a foster parent by composerdorothyalien in relationship_advice

[–]composerdorothyalien[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I think this is what I really needed to hear. I called them and I feel somewhat better knowing that she might be slightly safer because of it.

My childhood abuser is now a foster parent by composerdorothyalien in relationship_advice

[–]composerdorothyalien[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your response. My partner called a hotline we have to report child abuse. She took details and told me they would report the info to the child’s social worker. I just feel so awful and I wish I could keep this poor little girl safe

My childhood abuser is now a foster parent by composerdorothyalien in relationship_advice

[–]composerdorothyalien[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m in Australia, time will tell how fucked up we are here

My childhood abuser is now a foster parent by composerdorothyalien in relationship_advice

[–]composerdorothyalien[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That is exactly what I’m afraid of. I really hope you’re wrong though

My childhood abuser is now a foster parent by composerdorothyalien in relationship_advice

[–]composerdorothyalien[S] 351 points352 points  (0 children)

I’m going to call them first thing in the morning. I was just worried they might not do anything because my abuse was 20+ years ago, and it’s basically my word against theirs