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Antcarrier86
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Letting Go.
Relationship Stress / by Antcarrier86
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 April 17th, 2020
...See more For those whom have low self esteem, letting go of a relationship, how difficult has it been for you? I recognise my relationship has been toxic. I have allowed myself to be treated as I would never like to treat someone. But I accepted it because I didn't want to end up alone, believing in a way its what I deserved. Currently we are heading for relationship counselling, though I know deep down that this really should end. It's not healthy.
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Life after abuse.
Relationship Stress / by Antcarrier86
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 April 17th, 2020
...See more I am male of 32 years and I have suffered two forms of abuse. The first is sexual abuse as a child. I have had extensive therapy but today I'm still very much struggling to close that chapter and I'm very insecure and find trust in a relationship challenging. I have had a long term relationship of many years but that relationship was emotionally abusive and it took a lot for me to accept it was and even then I did not find the confidence, the self worth to walk away. I guess in truth I felt I must deserve no better. My question is, though I have obvious concerns about beginning a new relationship, I don't want to be alone for my entire life. I want to find that someone whom I can feel entirely comfortable with. However, how do I approach future relationships? Do I explain my past experience and that I require more time and patience than others? Do I draw attention to it? How would you readers feel if someone bought this to your attention? Would it cause you to not want to entertain a relationship? Or would you appreciate the honesty?
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