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#81
Recovery Journals / Re: the next step
Last post by sanmagic7 - March 07, 2026, 02:07:55 PMhannah1, thanks for your support. so, you think it's big enough to be a chasm? hmmm, will have to think on that. so very glad you've found ways to get taken care of. wonderful- it truly is different than doing it all yourself. 
blueberry, thanks for the 'grr' on my behalf. loved it! i agree, i wouldn't have gone looking for a T is i didn't think i needed one. it's been too much of a struggle for too long. i want that extra level of help only a T can give.
TBB, thank you for that support. much appreciated.
thinking about this whole 'need' thing, maybe i don't 'need' help - no, i do. i was thinking maybe it's just a 'want' type of thing, but no. i can feel the struggle going on inside me, and how much it's lessened lately. that tells me something valuable, something i need to pay attention to for my own best welfare.
i believe this T got scared after i told her of my terrible aftermath from the 'attachment' statements. she mentioned she wasn't sure she could help me, and was afraid of causing such a neg. reaction in me again, and that's when she said ('cause i've referenced this forum so much) that maybe this place is enough. i really do think she was scared of doing harm - i don't believe she's worked w/ c-ptsd before, at least not to any great length - and certainly not w/ someone w/ alexithymia. it's a lot. but she's also not pushing me to go places i'm not ready for, and i'm grateful for that.
at any rate, we'll see.
blueberry, thanks for the 'grr' on my behalf. loved it! i agree, i wouldn't have gone looking for a T is i didn't think i needed one. it's been too much of a struggle for too long. i want that extra level of help only a T can give.
TBB, thank you for that support. much appreciated.
thinking about this whole 'need' thing, maybe i don't 'need' help - no, i do. i was thinking maybe it's just a 'want' type of thing, but no. i can feel the struggle going on inside me, and how much it's lessened lately. that tells me something valuable, something i need to pay attention to for my own best welfare.
i believe this T got scared after i told her of my terrible aftermath from the 'attachment' statements. she mentioned she wasn't sure she could help me, and was afraid of causing such a neg. reaction in me again, and that's when she said ('cause i've referenced this forum so much) that maybe this place is enough. i really do think she was scared of doing harm - i don't believe she's worked w/ c-ptsd before, at least not to any great length - and certainly not w/ someone w/ alexithymia. it's a lot. but she's also not pushing me to go places i'm not ready for, and i'm grateful for that.
at any rate, we'll see.
#82
General Discussion / Re: Triggering event: our cat'...
Last post by Teddy bear - March 07, 2026, 11:59:44 AMAnother update on the cat (Asya):
We got the test results today. They found an infection in her throat and possibly her lungs—which explains the cough and heavy breathing she's had recently. The vet prescribed a course of antibiotics.
The good news is we finally know the cause. Hopefully the treatment works and she'll be completely fine soon.
Right now she's lying on my lap, purring 🐱🐾
We got the test results today. They found an infection in her throat and possibly her lungs—which explains the cough and heavy breathing she's had recently. The vet prescribed a course of antibiotics.
The good news is we finally know the cause. Hopefully the treatment works and she'll be completely fine soon.
Right now she's lying on my lap, purring 🐱🐾
#83
Please Introduce Yourself Here / Re: Seeking Support after Extr...
Last post by Hope67 - March 07, 2026, 09:16:23 AMHi Seeking Support,
I hope you are doing okay, and that March is maybe bringing you some sunshine. I very much relate to things you said, and I hope you can write things here as and when you want to - maybe over time, it will feel easier.
Hope
I hope you are doing okay, and that March is maybe bringing you some sunshine. I very much relate to things you said, and I hope you can write things here as and when you want to - maybe over time, it will feel easier.
Hope
#84
Personality Disorder (Perpetrator) / Re: Undiagnosed Autistic Mothe...
Last post by Whobuddy - March 06, 2026, 10:34:43 PM
#85
Recovery Journals / Re: the next step
Last post by TheBigBlue - March 06, 2026, 10:22:03 PMQuote from: Blueberry on March 06, 2026, 07:51:04 PMI don't agree with your new T's suggestion that this forum is enough for you. ... a T can add different support. ... add therapeutic interventions that none of us can.
#86
General Discussion / Re: Triggering event: our cat'...
Last post by Teddy bear - March 06, 2026, 08:57:37 PMAnd thank you, TheBigBlue and Kizzie!
Didn't noticed your replies initially
Didn't noticed your replies initially
#87
General Discussion / Re: Triggering event: our cat'...
Last post by Teddy bear - March 06, 2026, 08:53:13 PMQuote from: Blueberry on March 06, 2026, 07:53:26 PMGlad to hear your cat's doing better.
Thank you
#88
Personality Disorder (Perpetrator) / Re: Undiagnosed Autistic Mothe...
Last post by Blueberry - March 06, 2026, 08:05:27 PMHi Whobuddy Welcome back, I do remember your name. There are a few oldies from back then still on the forum.
I don't know about autism, hope others have more to contribute.
Welcome back, I do remember your name. There are a few oldies from back then still on the forum. I don't know about autism, hope others have more to contribute.
#89
General Discussion / Re: Triggering event: our cat'...
Last post by Blueberry - March 06, 2026, 07:53:26 PMGlad to hear your cat's doing better.
#90
Recovery Journals / Re: the next step
Last post by Blueberry - March 06, 2026, 07:51:04 PMHm. San, I don't agree with your new T's suggestion that this forum is enough for you. If that were the case you wouldn't have been looking for a T in the first place. Grr. Of course this forum and the people on it are incredibly helpful and supportive in our healing journeys, but a T can add different support. Especially face to face in-person throughout your 45 mins all centred on you. Plus as she gets to know you better I'd be hoping she can add therapeutic interventions that none of us can.