((((((((( fleeing ))))))))

This is definitely a difficult forum...no doubt about it. I'm sorry you are feeling this way and I want you to do what you need to do to be safe and feel better.

You do have the option in your control panel to remove forums that you don't wish to see or be a part of. Maybe that would be best for you to help you have the best experience here that you can.

While I understand as best I can and I validate your feelings, I have to say that many of us definitely are survivors and not "just empty flesh husks, walking around pretending to be people." I am one of them. I did survive rape, emotional, verbal and physical abuse. Yes, at times I may get triggered or have a PTSD flashback, but I consider myself blessed that I have learned from those experiences and I have been able to make myself a better person because of them. I refuse to let those things define me in a negative way anymore. It takes time, patience and lots of work to get to this point, but for me, it was worth every step I had to take to get here.

Again, I am so sorry that you are feeling this way, but please don't group everyone together because of how you are feeling. It's not fair to those of us who are working hard at recovery from horrible abuses. Please talk about how you feel personally.....we are here to support you as best we can.

Gently,

sabby