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Originally Posted by StressedMess
I think an over-reaction would have been blatantly wrong. Sounds like she empathized and helped you discuss the aspects you felt safe discussing.
The thing you said that struck me was, you don't want her sympathy because it makes you feel ashamed that you couldn't handle it.
You are seeking help now to deal with things as you are able! There should be no shame involved. But I feel it very strongly myself, and can't "turn it off" either.
So I'll stand beside you while we both figure it out. Hugs!!
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Yes, an over-reaction was one of the things I was really afraid of. I told her she had to stop expressing how angry she was at my father because it was triggering to me, so she apologized and stopped. I think that was the only thing she said that I couldn't handle, and that wasn't because it was an over-reaction.
She also promised to keep telling me whenever she read some of it, and what her reaction was, so I came into it prepared and knowing sort of what to expect, which helped.