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User Profile: ivoryClementine9575
ivoryClementine9575 October 1st, 2023

Hi, I'm new here so still navigating around the site. I thought I might introduce myself.

I'm a mum of 3 nearly all grown up kids, I am a survivor of childhood neglect, CSA and domestic abuse as an adult. I have dissociation and find it hard to take care of myself and my parts. I have done alot of work to try and heal from the past but every day is a struggle. I have recently finished 20 weeks of therapy and feeling stronger but a little lost. I am so glad I have found this community. Thanks for reading

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User Profile: PeacePink
PeacePink October 1st, 2023

@ivoryClementine9575

Hello, it's nice to meet you, ivory, and I applaud you for taking a step forward and introducing yourself to the people in the forum. It sounds like you've been through a lot, and you have been working very hard with therapy and other aspects of life to improve and grow emotionally as a person. Plus, you have three children--so you've a veteran in raising children--being a parent is hard work, just like it's hard work to go to therapy and heal from trauma that has happened in your life.

I'm also glad you have found this community, and feel free to tag me in your future posts so I can follow your story and how you are doing over time. It's true that every day is a struggle when you've dealt with a lot of trauma, but it's possible for life to continue getting better, and you can feel happier from day to day. The fact that you have strived to raise multiple children and also navigated traumatic experiences by going to therapy and other things shows what a strong person you are and that you can continue to strive forward and find ways to improve your quality of life.

User Profile: WorkingitThrough2
WorkingitThrough2 October 1st, 2023

@ivoryClementine9575

Hello Ivory, So nice to meet you, and I am glad that you found your way to 7cups. I, too, deal with DID; yes, it is really hard. I am glad that you have finished your 20-week class. I really do understand you feeling lost. Learning to deal with Parts is a job all in itself. Let alone having a family and other things that we have to do. We have an Open Chat that takes place on Sundays, and we have Specific topic chats that take place in the Chat rooms. However, there are certain badges you have to earn to gain access to these chats, and that is only for the protection of those who are participating.

You are not alone. We also have a specific DID area that may be very beneficial to you. You are not alone, and we are here to do our best to support you along this journey to healing. I am so glad you are here. I am very proud of you for reaching out for more support.❤️