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how can I deal with my main trigger still around?

Ledzeppers784 May 19th, 2015

My mothers ex husband sexually abused me all throughout highschool and after now that I live with my gf he drives by multiple times a day idk why he feels the need but It gives me a lot of flashbacks which cause me to want to cut more I wish he would just go away :"(

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I really sympathise with you here, I experienced a similar situation and I never felt safe. After much brain storming and a lot of courage I packed up and moved towns, it was the best decision I ever made. I'm trying to think of a good course if action for you here but sexual abuse and the triggering effects are different for everyone. Have you ever spoke to a therapist?

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Ledzeppers784 OP May 19th, 2015

I see one weekly now unless I get screwed over by a ride That 50 min session really helps and I feel comfortable and trust him but once I'm out of the office idk what going to happen, I'm really putting a lot of effort into self-help and bettering myself just sometimes with those triggers and me fighting with my gf I feel stuck.

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I have to agree that in this case you are probably right, and i think its sadistic of this person to torture you this way. Continue to speak to your therapist and carry on with your self help, you are doing a great job and are clearly an amazing, strong person to have made it through this.

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Ledzeppers784 OP May 19th, 2015

thank you so much, I really don't think I give myself enough credit

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I'm sorry to hear that, keep reaching out to people, we are here for you every step of the way.