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Abusive relationships

TheCatWoman

I don't feel like I've ever had a non abusive relationship, I've had 4 long term relationships and whilst the abuse hasn't been physical, its certainly been psychological and only looking back do I see how damaging they've been. I'm so much better off on my own and never want another relationship again.

Does anyone else feel the same?

Parents

  • Yes, I’ve had a father who was psychologically abusive. My ex husband was very different to my father but he too was psychologically abusive. I do not want to have a husband or any other sort of relationship or that nature. I am perfectly happy on my own with my dog, although sometimes I struggle with things to do with home maintenance and I do worry about the future.

    I have executive functioning difficulties and The autism clinic where I had my assessment has given me contact details for two organisations that could provide support for organising and maintaining my home. One organisation is a service you pay for, the other is a charity that provides what I need. I haven’t made any contact with them yet as I can’t face strangers coming into my house and going through things. 

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  • Yes, I’ve had a father who was psychologically abusive. My ex husband was very different to my father but he too was psychologically abusive. I do not want to have a husband or any other sort of relationship or that nature. I am perfectly happy on my own with my dog, although sometimes I struggle with things to do with home maintenance and I do worry about the future.

    I have executive functioning difficulties and The autism clinic where I had my assessment has given me contact details for two organisations that could provide support for organising and maintaining my home. One organisation is a service you pay for, the other is a charity that provides what I need. I haven’t made any contact with them yet as I can’t face strangers coming into my house and going through things. 

Children
  • in reply to ArchaeC

    I'm really sorry about your experiences. My father was also psychologically abusive and that's why I tend to choose men similar to him. Unfortunately, that's the reality for many people who grew up in abusive environments. Their brains make wrong connections between love and abuse. I really really feel you!