The negative voice in my head that tells me I am bad, worthless, etc... Is my mother's voice. She was/is so verbally abusive and plays such head games. I hear what you are saying. I am now just telling that voice to shut up. I think I am making good progress with self-help and peer counseling. I hope I am making good choices, my life is upside down right now.

As for you, I hope this therapist helps and I hope you can become closer to your spouse, too.