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Recognising and Recovering from Marital Abuse
abuse, Addiction, anger, grief, Healthy Boundaries, Interests, Letting Go, Marriage & Divorce, Mental Health, mindfulness, Psychedelics, regret, Relationship Styles And Behaviour, relationships, Release, Self Healing, sex, Therapy, Writingabuse, crying, detachment, guilt, healing, marriage, psilocybin, Psychedelics, rape, recovery, regret, texts, truth
If you ‘feel’ like you raped your partner, you almost certainly did. 26/06/24 TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of marital rape. DISCLAIMER: The contents of this post should NOT be taken as any form of advice or guidance; it is merely an account of a personal exploration. Any actions taken by others in relation to the contents…
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Dealing with Family Dynamics: Understanding, Coping, and Healing
The post reflects on familial dysfunction and the challenges of navigating relationships shaped by childhood dynamics. The author realizes that familial interactions are often rigid and transactional, leading to emotional distance. Despite deep love, family gatherings are awkward, and informal communication is rare. As the author works on personal growth and setting boundaries, they strive…
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Understanding Communication Patterns in Relationships
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In reflecting on past relationships, the author recognizes two key issues: communication and control. They often dismissed others’ feelings, seeking approval rather than understanding. Additionally, a desire for control stemmed from internal chaos, particularly during their marriage. Realizations include the need for open dialogue and healthy boundaries, leading to personal growth and the practice of…
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Struggling with Self-Care: My Lonely Battle as a Grown Up
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The author struggles with maintaining physical and mental self-care despite their efforts. They describe the difficulty in maintaining progress and express the exhausting and lonely nature of their battle. Despite seeking support, they feel ultimately responsible for finding inner resources to feel and stay better, expressing the challenges of being an adult.
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The writer struggles with conflicting emotions towards someone they still love despite hurt and insecurity. They can’t force themselves to hate him and fear a life without him, wishing for a switch to stop the pain. The internal conflict reflects a desire to move on but an inability to let go.
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