Well, Big Mama, from what I remember, you and your husband are in marriage counciling right? Has PTSD been explained to your husband as well? Do you feel that he is "trying" to understand and is making efforts to help you build trust?

I have been working on these things myself. My husband, as I mentioned is an in your space kinda guy and I find I have to be assertive with him constantly to remind him to ease up.

I see you as a very "caring" person all around Big Mama, and you may have been too passive in the past, just not knowing how to stand up for yourself.

For me, I was always very assertive and even walked away from bad interactions in the past, however my husband constantly overtalked whatever I said, and just followed me even if I walk away. I am so thankful that I have had a therapist explaining things to him, he does try and is more receptive when I try to communicate with him.

It takes time, but that happens in all relationships. Both have to "want" to work at it.

OE