Abuse

Am OK now, really hard 3 weeks, how are you, some violations against me but always strong until I'm knot, a bit close to it though, but that's life, mine in marriage, the end of a life is a difficult thing to contemplate especially when it's your own, I've done other time, n being a nurse to family is an absolute honour, abuse takes time, the one you endure may take your own, don't blame yourself for others' decisions, three weeks is nothing, I'm honored that it's somewhat over and I still have my life, cease and rest, be as free as you can n set others free, bridge gaps but not if it damages, don't take it so hard you could die just for taking the world too seriously, Love pain is sometimes like not walking, and walking and my home are my greatest gifts, Thankyou, since I'm being sentimental be as well as you can

Hi, my name is Kylie Pollan I am a survivor of domestic violence that occurred in Ellis County, Texas. After the assault, I began experiencing severe pain, swelling, and discoloration in my right leg. I sought help repeatedly from doctors and hospitals, including Baylor Scott & White, but despite clear symptoms and imaging showing injury, my pain was often dismissed or minimized. Instead of being heard and believed, I was told that what I felt “wasn’t that bad,” or that it was something I was creating in my mind. That experience broke my trust in a system that is supposed to protect victims and help them heal.
Over time, my condition worsened, and I was later diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) — a debilitating nerve disorder often triggered by trauma. This diagnosis confirmed what I had been saying for months: my pain was real. Unfortunately, by the time doctors took me seriously, the damage had already progressed, leaving me with chronic pain, mobility struggles, and emotional trauma from both the violence and the medical neglect. I’ve since relocated to Oklahoma for safety and ongoing treatment, but my heart remains with the people of Ellis County who may still be suffering in silence.
I am now working to raise awareness about how often women’s pain is dismissed, particularly among survivors of abuse. Many victims are told their pain is emotional or exaggerated, when in reality, they are living with life-changing injuries. I don’t want what happened to me to happen to anyone else. I believe that by speaking out — through advocacy programs, support centers, and public awareness — we can help improve how medical professionals and systems respond to survivors.
I am reaching out in the hope that my story can be used to help others — whether through education, awareness campaigns, or local advocacy efforts. If there are opportunities to share my experience, participate in community outreach, or contribute to training programs for victim support or healthcare sensitivity, I would be honored to help. My goal is simple: to make sure that when the next woman says she’s in pain, she’s believed, treated with compassion, and given the care she deserves.

#MightyTogether #ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome

These issues stem from the chronic, prolonged, and often interpersonal nature of the trauma (e.g., childhood abuse or neglect), which occurs during critical developmental periods, fundamentally disrupting the formation of a stable, positive sense of self. #PTSD #CPTSD #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depresion

Should People With Disabilities Drink Alcohol?

Whether someone with a disability should drink alcohol depends on factors like their health, the symptoms of their disability, and the medications that are on. In addition, people with disabilities should also make this decision with a healthcare professional and their families mainly because alcohol can be particularly dangerous for some people with disabilities due to medication interactions, increased risk of seizures, or it can worsen symptoms of certain conditions. Last but not least, it is important for everyone to be aware that even though people with disabilities are not prohibited from drinking, they may face higher risks of substance abuse and may need different approaches to support and treatment.

I was sexually abused by a Catholic priest. Where do I go for support/resources specific to clergy abuse? I’m not sure I really feel comfortable going to the archdiocese.

Hi, my name is Alex. I was recently diagnosed with hEDS, I'm autistic, I have migraines and suffer from cptsd related to medical trauma, neglect and abuse in my childhood. I'm here to search for any similar experience and, hopefully, to find some comfort in a sense of community

#MightyTogether #Migraine #AutismSpectrumDisorder #PTSD #EhlersDanlosSyndrome

Relationships And Disabilities
Healthy relationships involving a person with a disability require open communication about needs and boundaries, mutual support through challenges, and acceptance of changes in daily life and routines. While being in a relationship with disability can present unique challenges, such as accessibility issues and potential changes in a partner's caring role, these relationships can be just as fulfilling, provided both partners are treated as individuals, and external societal biases are challenged. Key factors for success when it comes to relationships for people with disabilities and their partners include active listening, adapting to new normals, seeking professional help when needed, communicating openly, setting boundaries, being mindful of possible conflicts or abuse, and focusing on shared activities and emotional intimacy.

Something I’ve learned from cognitive behavioral therapy is that there are somethings only you can understand. Nobody can feel what you feel for you, nobody can create your neuronal experiences for you, and that can be quite scary and difficult. Friends who have gone through substance abuse and addiction understand this quite well (I assume. My addiction is my comfort zone.) Fortunately, we have the wisdom and words of past folk singers who get that feeling:

Woodie Guthrie - Lonesome Valley

Track: m.youtube.com/watch

P.S. The end of the recording is an anecdote about one of woodie’s friends meeting an unfortunate incident with a freight train. Feel free to skip that portion, but it’s one of the most folk things I’ve ever heard.