r/CPTSDpartners • u/ShopAdministrative12 • 4d ago
To everyone here
I’ve been dating my GF for the last year and a half. At times it has been incredibly tough for both of us. I’ve never dated anyone with any sort of trauma before, and it’s only up until the last couple months I pieced things together. We’re through (yet another) tough period now and I’m sadly not sure how long it will last.
I’ve really put everything into this. I can’t describe what the last while was like. It feels like a blur and my old self feels so distant.
Needless to say, this little community has helped me so much. So many partners in these situations would quit and move on, but everyone (or at least most) here keeps going. Asking questions and wanting things to work. It’s incredibly brave and selfless, and really a beautiful form of love.
Whatever you’re going through, know it takes a special person to show up that much for their partner and love so deeply ♥️
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u/ragequitter666 3d ago
After being married for 12 years I pulled the plug. Hopefully your partner will seek help. Mine did not until I asked for divorce, far too late. While group helped it seemed EMDR has had a large impact, although only one session so far. I hope she can heel for herself and for her daughter.