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Hi everyone
not sure what parts to disclose here, feeling very uneasy posting. I feel like a lot of people here, know that I'm socially isolated but feel it's safer this way. I have a lot of mixed feelings due to covid19; feeling freer or even happier that movements were restricted as I have had little choice but to live this way for a long time. Then I realised how odd this reaction is, opposite to what I was hearing at work. Simultaneously I felt huge grief for the world. I'm experiencing compassion fatigue from all of this.
my life has been wrought with trauma & grief, tremendous violence & loss. I desperately sought help from authorities to stop things over many decades. I have fought so hard through courts etc, I know it has cost me a lot of mental stability a lot of the time. At least my children and I are safe atm. Feeling safe is another thing entirely!
happiness eludes me. I strive for the happiness of my children. I don't know how to attain personal happiness, so have strived for contentment. I work hard physically but feel far more exhausted by my mind. flashbacks and memories often come back relentlessly in my waking hours and in my dreams. Working hard physically helps me sleep better 🙂
I used to be very sociable, quite athletic and had a large family. The abuse has taken its toll. My relationships were undermined by the abuser, so they are lost. My physical health was severely impacted by the abuse also. I have a counsellor but I was advised by a close friend who is studying psychology to seek a more intensive type of therapy. I have completed countless hours in therapy through books, online and in person over decades. My counsellor is very impressed by my persistence, resilience and recovery but I feel awful most of the time.
I have no relationships with extended family anymore which is very sad for me. I have basically given up trying since doors are constantly closed on that front.
Soon I plan to take leave from my work to support my children all struggling in their learning from home programs. I will have to take leave on far less pay, so this presents obvious issues to an already stretched financial situation.
I know there is no magic cure for all the issues I have at hand but I still have hope that things will improve and that I can feel happy one day. I pray there are answers within this forum for me.
Thanks for reading.
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Bluberry said:EM,
I know I'll feel released once I lodge my complaint, but will feel terrible should they choose not to investigate. If they don't then the perpetrators will simply get away with their crimes. I'll have to accept that. I'm of the view that life isn't fair and that life offers no justice. It is what it is. There is no justice. Once I come to terms with it, I will feel better knowing that I've tried and have put them on notice, anyhow. Sleep tight.
Hi Bluberry
Absolutely you will probably feel lots of emotions throughout this, which is why it's better to have it BEHIND you... see a resolution one way or whatevs and then move on EMPOWERED into the world bravely.
"Justice" yah... I had to Google people with a string sense of justice (I am most definitely one of those and I believe you are too).... the links to psychological websites really HELPED me gain an understanding for the way I am.
It stinks lol... it's GREAT that you have this, for me too... but read up on this for yourself.
I learnt ALOT and I believe knowledge is power.
This is a time to 'armour up for battle'. I read the Prayer every day and sometimes several times a day. (Sorry for all the Bible references... it's just what I used alot for strength).
When we get the opportunity to be HEARD and possibly validated somewhat by others... it can strengthen us too but you know as well as I do that if we DEPEND upon this external validation then blah.... not good.
We have to strengthen ourselves with enough power that can never be taken away. No matter what anyone does. It's there, we just need to cement it in. These are the tools I used for the cement work lol.
As long as we can at one stage later be free of the evil octopus like tendrils woven through our lives.... it's THEN we can experience true freedom from all of this.
The History or Herstory will always be there but we can have a strong sense of pride that we beat that and now it's done.
Zero emotional attachment = true freedom.
Love EM
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*** string sense of justice yeah probably lol... also a strong sense of justice, just sayin'.
Part of Brene Brown's work focuses on the understanding that we have to know the feeling of being vulnerable so that we can have courage.
We can't HAVE courage without vulnerability.
One story she tells is about a man who said he'd "try vulnerability alone first" then if it was okay then he'd take it out to others.
This isn't how vulnerability works.
It's not how courage works then in turn.
The more we allow the "fear" of being vulnerable take over ..... without taking it out to where we need to be... the more paralysed, isolated and "alone" we can feel.
It's deep!
B. Brown says it all much better lol.
In a nutshell you won't have ANY idea of just how BRAVE you are until you take yourself into the arena and show up.
You must know also that you will KNOW failure. It's part of being courageous. No puns about it... success is never guaranteed in any place. Not without failure at least.
I've mentioned before about talking to the "ecomama" 5 or 10 years from now and asking her what I should do?
ACT NOW is the best advice.
Prepare for sure but acting asap is better for your life as a whole.
My muses whilst cleaning up my garden this afternoon.
Love EM
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Dear Em,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! So happy for you and K. You deserve all the happiness the world can give you lovely lady.
I'm also pleased to hear that YD and ED are doing so well.
I know you trust your intuition around the psychopath and have taken every possible step to protect you and your children. Hopefully nothing they have planned will come to fruition.
Pleased to hear that you're doing so well.
Much love
Mara
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Hi Mara.... ALMOST THE BIRTHDAY GIRL!!!! 🎈🎀🍰🥤🧁🍬🍭🧡💛💚💙💜
Thankyou darling.
Did you know there's a party in your honour THIS Saturday night???
Here's your official Invitation lol:
MARA'S PARTAY!!
Where: The one and only BB Cafe
When: THIS Saturday night!
Hours: ALL and any lol
Dress Code: Extremely formal due to the presence of BB Royalty's Guest of Honour.
Cake: A Boston Something that Mara will bring herself!
MUSIC: ROCKING tha house.
Tell you what, the excitement is mounting!!
Love EM
PS: Phoned Victim's Services this morning and omg Mara..... I DID fill in ALL the paperwork necessary for YD ages ago. Her 'compensation' money is in trust & has been all this time!
AND she has 13 + 22 if necessary Counselling / Psych appts free and no bother with MHCPs.
VSs has a website of all approved MH Professionals for YD to choose from.
SO relieved.
Tonight YD has a look of her wonderful self. In dancing gear. Putting her new bed together (still refusing any help)... she's not stubborn like her mum one bit lol. 😉
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Dear Mᵐᵉ Ecomama
Mr Croix appreciates your kind invitation but his regrets he will be unable to attend the celebration due to a temporary absence from the Forum.
He wishes you all a most enjoyable evening and extends Mᵐᵉ Mara his sincere birthday compliments.
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Lolol... We'll certainly miss you dear Croix but I'm wishing you the best of rests while you're away.
Maybe you'll be back in time to help clean up the party mess lol.
Take care
EM
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hey all! GREAT news for yd em. must feel good 🙂
happy early birthday mara and hope for more good news for us all.
keep taking care of yourselves and each other
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You're posts are invaluable. Love reading them.
Yes, congrats! You are engaged whoohoo!
Really hope the psychopath stays away. Life is sounding like it's taken an upward turn for you and the children.
Happy birthday Mara for tomorrow... I'll be at this paaartay for sure.
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HI Sleepy 21,
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes. They are very much appreciated.
Love
Mara xx
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