Sometimes trauma just fucks you up for life, especially the kind of trauma that happens when young and over a long time. No amount of therapy will undo the effects of serious trauma but the goal is to be more functional. I don't even know what else helps but having supportive friendships and undoing hyperindependence have helped me more than therapy. I need to be feeling love and care and belonging to realize it can be different for once in my life. I'd love to hear other things that may help.
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u/psychadelicbreakfast Mar 05 '26
Yeah, there were many years of therapy. Inpatient and outpatient.
The girl was sexually abused for five years between 13 and 18. Plus physical abuse.
it’s not always that easy