Introduction

[Thymes]

I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, adult rape, extreme physical, mental, emotional abuse from childhood and from a covert narcissistic, alcoholic spouse of 10 years. I am 50 yrs old. I was finally properly diagnosed a year ago with CPTSD. I am in counseling, working my hiney off and proud of the steps I have taken to get to the place I am now. It has been a hard road. I am just a few days away from my 1 yr anniversary of removing the narc completely from my life. It took a court ordered PFA (protection from abuse) and years of documenting the abuse to get the court order. I am eagerly awaiting the finalization of the divorce. I am so glad I found this community! I am finding it validating and helpful. I have been isolated from my family and am finally able to reconnect with them. Having their nurturing support has been a blessing, though they try to understand, they really can't relate to the abuse I have suffered.
Thanks for your encouragement!

[sanmagic7]

hey, thymes, welcome.  so glad you're here.

it is a rough road, isn't it!  congrats to you for all your progress.  i hope you find even more support and validation here - i did.

[Three Roses]

Hi, Thymes! I'm glad you're here. Thanks for joining and I'm looking forward to hearing more from you. 

[mourningdove]

Welcome, Thymes! 

[Boatsetsailrose]

Hello nice to see you here
The forum is a wonderful resource for me and has/ is so helpful to share about the symptoms of cptsd and how to gain recovery

[bring em all in]

Thymes: I'm sorry your experiences have been such as to bring you here, but now that you are- Welcome to the group!

[Thymes]

Thank you all for the warm greeting! It is validating to be here with all of you!