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I think my old abuser has a new gf cause he’s being really nice to me (he found a new target/scapegoat)
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Anonymous 20w

Why are you still interacting with them? Just curious

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Anonymous 8w

And how is that working out for you

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Anonymous 8w

Sounds dangerous but I’m not licensed

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 12w

Basically the only way to heal trauma is to revisit and then “re-file” it with better tools/ways of coping. I don’t want to risk taking my anger/unhealed parts on someone who wasn’t an active part in creating them. I don’t remember how my therapist explained what I said in a non/less shitty way than I just did but essentially I’m using him to help heal the damage he caused?

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 2w

Actually really well. I don’t feel pressured to be there and have a good excuse to confirm my boundaries if he tries to push them. Thinking about her feelings helps me be more direct and firm with what I’m okay with and what I’m not. Using the confidence I get from telling him no, I’m able to have healthier boundaries with everyone else

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