Hello and welcome to Psych Central chestnutmare!!! It's nice to meet you. You have joined a community of warm and caring members who will want to offer you support and advice. Yours is welcome as well.

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I think you've described every abuser and done so quite articulately. I can put all of mine in there and they fit very neatly, even though they weren't addicts. You would think we'd go for the exact opposite of our original abuser but sadly this is not the case. I'm sorry for your suffering and pain. I know from experience it runs quite deep.

I look forward to seeing you around!!!