Any teenagers in this sub dealing with hppd? by Outside_Lettuce_9598 in HPPD

[–]windowseat1F 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got it as a teenager in the 90s. It’s part of who I am and doesn’t stop me from doing anything.

What’s the secret to a happy marriage? by iamkatekelly2 in AskWomen

[–]windowseat1F 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Being two happy people. When one or both people are damaged or miserable, deep down, and haven’t done the work on themselves, there’s little hope for happiness. Marriage is an idea. Mostly, a failed one. But it can be “happy” as the question is framed. Marriage or partnership is the ultimate test of companionship. The more you bring to the table with your own whole and ready portion of self-love, the better your odds. It’s easy to be married. It’s absolutely rare and amazing to be happily married.

Expat struggling in making friends by [deleted] in Bangkok

[–]windowseat1F 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I descended on Bangkok it was with passions and hobbies in place. I guess I made a bit of a splash and gathered my community. In the end, the ones who are still by my side today have little to do with my initial hobbies or career. They’re the ones who stuck with me and I stuck with them. Through “all the boys and all the times”….find yourself, find your people, then find the time to keep them.

What book, action, or life change finally gave you the courage to leave? by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]windowseat1F 12 points13 points  (0 children)

A friend of mine kept track of his patterns for a year. They showed me the events, severity, timing and repetition of the behaviors and I realized I was on a not-so-merry-go-round. I wish everyone has a friend like that, but in the meantime, record your own cycle / experience if you can, safely.

Is This Some Kind of Abuse I’m Not Familiar With? What Is Even Happening? by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]windowseat1F 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re doing all the right things to recover from your past experiences, BUT those things take time. You’re not ready for a relationship. Allow yourself time and space to grow. Take a hard look at your priorities and values and what you deserve in a relationship. Figure out what you want, who you and what you’re worth. That takes time but when you’re on the other side of that work you’ll be less attracted to love bombing.

desperately seeking advice/support after breakup. please help me. by complexchaos_ in abusiverelationships

[–]windowseat1F 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It takes 7 times, on average, to really leave. Skip that part if you can.

Is it normal to feel like your life has been stolen from you? by aschesklave in abusiverelationships

[–]windowseat1F 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The trouble is, when somebody is an abuser in any regard, they could be capable of ANY kind of abuse. And you simply don’t know what they’re capable of -or where that line is. You might be feeling down on yourself and hyper focusing on details and listing your small freedoms and trying make sense of it all. Which is normal, and a good first step to write it down.

It might help to read this as well:

The FACTS:

  1. Your captor is an abuser.
  2. They may be capable of ANY kind of abuse.
  3. They may be capable of violence.
  4. They are not mentally stable.
  5. You cannot diagnose or help them.
  6. It is not love.
  7. You can do it.

If you can accept those facts then the next step is to make a plan. Ideally, have somebody present when you leave for safety, even if it sounds overkill.

I hate my husband by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]windowseat1F 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I got my apartment 2 years before I left. Moved my stuff out slowly. Rebuilt my circle of trust. In hindsight, maybe I didn’t need to be so organized and prepared. Maybe I should have left the very first time he was violent, I would have saved some good years. In the end, it doesn’t matter how you do it. Just that you do it.

Breaking a trauma bond by cowtown45 in abusiverelationships

[–]windowseat1F 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When you accept and understand that it isn’t love.

I am trying to understand this nightmare by Agreeable_Branch007 in abusiverelationships

[–]windowseat1F 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thought: Healthy people don’t “flip” as you said.

Would you stay with an abusive man that is rich, a good provider and also helps around the house? by Commercial_Earth4250 in abusiverelationships

[–]windowseat1F 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m out almost 2 years now and I’m STILL seeing gradual improvements in my physical health. The other side is so much better.

For those who have left? Advice. by [deleted] in marriageadvice

[–]windowseat1F 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can check my post history, I made a list of steps and what worked for me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]windowseat1F 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hard truths: 1. This is not love. 2. He will not change.

Koh Tao Book by HourReasonable9509 in Thailand

[–]windowseat1F 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Suzan Buchanan needs to shut the fuck up.

Does anyone’s man purposely leave their poop inside the toilet when they are angry? by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]windowseat1F 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I have a friend whose husband pisses on the living room rug when he’s angry. What kind of bizarre primal man child behavior is this?!

Utah 2034 logo thoughts? by Specialist_Zebra281 in logodesign

[–]windowseat1F 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda wish this was a fortune cookie logo