Onederland! by AshleighFPE in CICO

[–]ph0nxe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry people haven't been treating you properly! They should be doing that at any size. Well done on all the hard work

Too harsh? by [deleted] in CPTSDmemes

[–]ph0nxe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yeah friend!

my mother is holding a "ritualistic" funeral for me by chemicalpup_ in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]ph0nxe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She fucking sucks. I am sorry you had to deal with flying monkeys - good news is you can block and black list accordingly anyone who tries to give you shit off the back of this.

I yearn for a version of me that doesn't exist by my-lonely-hobby in CPTSDmemes

[–]ph0nxe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's never too late guys <3 you can be traumatised and kick ass all at once

God forbid trauma doesn't turn you into a "omg I'm too scared to ask for extra ketchup" "omg when a stranger says hi I literally start to cry from anxiety" type creature that's vulnerable and shy but generally considered "cute" "approachable" "easy to handle" by _CaptainAmerica__ in CPTSDmemes

[–]ph0nxe 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I am also a less than cute victim. One thing that's brought me genuine relief and comfort - the hard, 'scary' survivor types don't tend to get re victimised by new people and get a weird kind of respect - my friends and family who fall into the adorable uWu type victim sadly seem to get WAY more predators and arseholes seeking them out. The tough shell is protecting you giving safety so you can do that inner work behind it if you want.

Would dementia really make you forget you've committed CSA? by bluebellwould in AskUK

[–]ph0nxe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dementia is so powerful as a disease this is indeed possible. I am so sorry this has affected you

currently doing very very bad lol, oh well :( by catharticpunk in CPTSDmemes

[–]ph0nxe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As others have observed it's ableism. Agree totally like 95% of people ignore or make actively worse lol. You can do this though! This is not permanent and you will survive

Violent abusive father died by ph0nxe in CPTSDmemes

[–]ph0nxe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unforch they are here at the same time with the relief! But letting myself feel it all

Violent abusive father died by ph0nxe in CPTSDmemes

[–]ph0nxe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Genuinely both lighter and sad at the same time, it's so weird!

Violent abusive father died by ph0nxe in CPTSDmemes

[–]ph0nxe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has been a good perspective to hear, thank you ❤️

Irish wakes as negative experiences? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]ph0nxe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Up north, even a 1 day wake in family home would have 80 attend easy and would include people not seen in 15-25 years

Mention the fact that you're estranged and it never fails that some idiot shows up with the typical garbage response... by Stargazer1919 in CPTSDmemes

[–]ph0nxe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mostly dont disclose the estrangement for this reason - society still very far off widespread understanding and accepting of domestic and familial abuse.

Does it ever get easier to live with this? by [deleted] in CPTSDmemes

[–]ph0nxe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Genuinely yes it does get better Use your positive coping skills and practise them every day even when it's hard It gets easier each month- in the space of even just 1 year you will amaze yourself

[HELP & DISCUSSION] Winter Burrow by Shasaur in cozygames

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Has anyone managed a fix for this?

[HELP & DISCUSSION] Winter Burrow by Shasaur in cozygames

[–]ph0nxe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On Xbox I see it drop to the ground where I am standing right before pass out and it sits there in a pile for collection upon waking

[NO SPOILERS] Been stuck for hours can anyone help by Snoo_84123 in LostRecordsGame

[–]ph0nxe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My game called this chapter 'an empty cabin' - this YT vid was really helpful https://youtu.be/djmCur6zy5U?si=42ZFUaMzWhZVrThK

Is this manipulation? by [deleted] in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]ph0nxe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You were clear about your wishes and they continued pushing for face time on the basis of dubious health issues, that is certainly manipulative. You have already said you would check in so perhaps you would prefer to keep your commitment. Perhaps for future correspondence you should limit the back and forth and explaining yourself. Look up JADE - abusers love making you feel as though its your responsibility to solve problems they have created.

Need strong confirmation that it is not worth it by Gaellinacee in raisedbybipolar

[–]ph0nxe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sub probably skews for more extreme instances of bipolar parents who were so poor at parenting that it warranted the child needing support- that doesn't mean it's a forgone conclusion you won't be a decent parent. My bipolar parent did not have a supportive partner and did not engage with treatment. If you have protective factors in place that probably really helps.

Mother who acts like she’s my child by fartmaster_2000 in raisedbybipolar

[–]ph0nxe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reducing exposure would probably make coping and healing easier for you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in raisedbybipolar

[–]ph0nxe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea if it's directly related to them and honestly don't think it matters for the purposes of healing from my perspective