I'm new here. (Hello everyone) Signed up to ask a question and get some feedback.
Maybe a month ago, I told my fiance about some childhood abuse I experienced. I was very reluctant to tell her about it, as my previous experiences telling others have not always been positive.
Since I told her, I've been obsessing over her response. I have nobody else to discuss her response with, because nobody I currently know is aware of my abuse. Has anyone else gotten a response like this?
She was supportive, and told me some of the expected lines. But she also said (I think to comfort herself a little) that "I guess I can think of this like any other relationship you had before me." As a final note, she expressed gratitude that I hadn't gotten any diseases.
I understand that she was concerned about this. And maybe the issue of disease is legitimate, but it also was a little upsetting. Also, I've never thought of my abuse as a "relationship." It's very strange to hear someone frame it in that manner...
I'm not sure I can discuss these concerns with her, either, because she was very awkward about how she should respond. She was worried about whether she was "doing it right." Should I bring my concerns on her response up with her, or just let it be? I really don't want to upset her any more than I already have.... Maybe I'm making a mountain out of molehill here?
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