Death of my abuser

Mrs_Malone
Community Member

Hello, I'm new to this forum and hope i can get some help and help others.

The man i was married to when i was 17 and had a child with has just died. I am estranged from this daughter and have been for over 3 years. I was the victim of physical and mental violence during our short marriage.

I remarried 30 + years ago and am happy in this marriage.

I am feeling quite sick, guilty and horribly triggered.

i hope to get some help from tou all.

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demonblaster
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member

Hi Mrs Malone ☺

Thank you for sharing and welcone to a caring safe community.

I'm sorry to hear about the hard times you've been through. Understandable his passing has surfaced painful memories.

It's good hearing you're happy in a long term relationship which I imagine would be a great source of comfort for you. Apart from here on the forums that you have anytime if you feel you'd like to voice with someone caring the number here is 1300 224636 which also is 24/7

Wondering if you think it'd be of help to see your GP and tell them how you're feeling who might be able to connect you with some assistance with a group or maybe counselling to help get through this.

I hope you find comfort and peace Mrs Malone. I hold hope you'll be able again to put this pain behind you and continue your happy life with your partner.

Good wishes ⚘

Thank you. I haven't checked this until now.

It's funny how one critical moment can be consumed by others. Ive just posted ahain re my second daughter's estrangement.

I am very happily married to second daughters father and he has been so unconditionally supportive of me and my sadness with the failed relationships i seem to have.

Im a bit desperate atm as you may see from my second post re estrangement from daughter no 2. Why oh why is this hapoeni g. Surely im due for some happiness but it just does not seem to be happening.

I almost want to give up, and have a very long sleep.......

Hi Mrs Malone good to see you ☺

Your other post I'll keep an eye out for it can sometimes take up to 12 hrs to land

I'm sorry it's sounding like things haven't really settled for you by the sounds you're in quite deep. Depression has a tendency to sit and stew underneath if we haven't been able to work through it and you've certainly had a very hard time of it and the trigger has stirred up a great deal of pain I am sorry you suffered that cruel treatment.

When something happens it throws our balance it seems to unlock more pain affecting our sleep and making us vulnerable.

Depression can be worked through which is a comforting thought. I wonder have you felt up to ringing any help lines or talking to your GP who have several resources to help at their disposal. It gets too hard darl to go alone although I'm so happy you have your lovely sounding husband by your side. That'd be a great comfort.

Something that can help which at this point I understand can sound like it won't work but keeping in mind positives in your life while you're thinking of them you're giving yourself some reprieve from pain which as you'd know can be all consuming. Our minds if we don't put light in our thoughts become habit in thinking on negatives only and depression deepens which isn't impossible but harder to pull up from.

Do you have interests maybe drawing, gardening, cooking music etc these simple activities can save our sanity giving us a temporary different focus. They don't solve problems but allow a much needed break. A good way of releasing stress I don't know if you enjoy walking and the sunlight has proven benefits for mind and body and it's nice being out amongst it.

I really am sorry you're doing it so hard. I hope you feel comfortable to talk anytime you need. Wishing you light and 🕊peace ahead in your journey ⚘

Thank you.

I've gardened, knitted, cooked and vacuumed today to keep myself as busy as i can. I'm exhausted but sleep does not come easily.

I have an appt with my gp tomorrow so will chat with him. I have so much respect for him and he for me. I have recently weaned myself off my long term antidepressants as I feel they were really suppressing the real me.

I may be taking a risk doing that but I'm also very proud of myself!

Ive never been able to really cry until now. And I can't stop, so need to find some balance.

Sleep time.

Thanks again

Hello Mrs Malone

Its great to have you as part of the forum family and there are many gentle people on the forums that can be here for you too!

You will have more responses using only one thread topic if thats okay!

Can people reply on your new thread instead of this one? I have the copy & paste link below re your daughters

www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/suicidal-thoughts-and-self-harm/estrangement-from-both-my-adult-daughters

my kind thoughts

Paul