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<blockquote data-quote="Suz" data-source="post: 215941" data-attributes="member: 29"><p>MB, I still suffer from PTSD, too. Rob is the only one who can bring back the "fear" reaction but I refuse to tolerate any kind of attack anymore, period. No thanks. been there done that and will not have it in my life again. </p><p> </p><p>I have a few coping mechanisms. Good friends to shore me up when I feel like I'm caving into that dark arena again. Just a couple of weeks ago I started painting again- what a joy it is to be reminded of how gratifying that is; escaping into tv or movies or books. A glass of wine helps, too <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> . </p><p> </p><p>Rob's first therapist likened it to trying to balance two buckets- one on each side. As the bucket is drained on one side, you need to find something that will fill it again so that you can remain balanced. It's simplistic but true.</p><p> </p><p>I meant it when I suggested earlier that you usher your daughter to the door. She should not take your love for granted........or your hospitality. What kills us with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) kids is what tremendous manipulators they are. Rob could talk the talk but couldn't walk the walk. Over and over I've had to draw the line and back off until his behavior changed. To me, the proof is in the behavior, not the words.</p><p> </p><p>Hugs,</p><p>Suz</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Suz, post: 215941, member: 29"] MB, I still suffer from PTSD, too. Rob is the only one who can bring back the "fear" reaction but I refuse to tolerate any kind of attack anymore, period. No thanks. been there done that and will not have it in my life again. I have a few coping mechanisms. Good friends to shore me up when I feel like I'm caving into that dark arena again. Just a couple of weeks ago I started painting again- what a joy it is to be reminded of how gratifying that is; escaping into tv or movies or books. A glass of wine helps, too ;) . Rob's first therapist likened it to trying to balance two buckets- one on each side. As the bucket is drained on one side, you need to find something that will fill it again so that you can remain balanced. It's simplistic but true. I meant it when I suggested earlier that you usher your daughter to the door. She should not take your love for granted........or your hospitality. What kills us with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) kids is what tremendous manipulators they are. Rob could talk the talk but couldn't walk the walk. Over and over I've had to draw the line and back off until his behavior changed. To me, the proof is in the behavior, not the words. Hugs, Suz [/QUOTE]
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