trying something new

[heretoheal]

Hi everyone!

After 43 years of ignoring my childhood, things kind of came to a head this past October. I'll spare everyone the details, but I found my elderly mother not being cared for by my very capable but problematic father. Seeing her abuse and neglect has brought up the experiences I had growing up in that household, and I have sort of felt stuck in those memories since then.

I've got a new therapist (she is AMAZING) and am trying some new meds that I feel hopeful about. In particular, I'm very thankful that my new therapist is helping me make connections between my mind/emotions and my body. I've never been open to that type of work in the past, but I have to try something new...and I think it's helping.

I'm hoping this will be a place where I can find support as well as provide it for others.

Thanks!

[SenseOrgan]

Welcome here heretoheal!

I'm happy for you that you found an amazing therapist By the sound of it, you've come to the right place. I arrived here not long ago and find it a very supportive and warm community. I hope you will too. 

[Hope67]

Hi Heretoheal,
Wishing you a warm welcome 
Hope

[Kizzie]

Hi and a warm welcome to OOTS HereToHeal    That's awesome you found an amazing T, often it can take a while. Sorry to hear about your F's treatment of your M, relational trauma is so deeply wounding.  I hope being here helps you to move forward in recovery.   

[NarcKiddo]

Hello, and welcome.

I'm glad you've got a great therapist and access to some promising meds.