Physical & Emotional Abuse Support Group
Abuse is a general term for the treatment of someone that causes some kind of harm (to the abused person, to the abusers themselves, or to someone else) that is unlawful or wrongful. No one deserves abuse, period. Abuse can be emotional, physical, or sexual.
I went on 5 dates with a guy who turned out to be a psychopath. This was in January. I have since then broken no contact several times and it makes me feel bad afterwards. On Saturday we texted and he threatened me. He didn't say anything specific but he told me that he was thinking of ways to hurt me in a jokeful manner. Today I downloaded an app that will block all his calls and messages. I am scared of falling back into breaking no contact. I am also scared of him, even though I know that this is what he seeks. Any advice?
and good for you for knowing
you have to go No Contact.
Since you've already tried
N.C. and have gone back
several times, here's a
suggestion I've used myself
and have since shared with
clients:
Check out
Ilene's Index Card exercise.
I'll bump it for you.
It's a way to remember
him as he really is,
not how he seemed
early on.
Telling you "jokingly"
that he's thinking of
ways to hurt you is
an indicator of
someone who is
dangerous, and
you know that.
A second suggestion
is to find and work
with a qualified therapist.
A third suggestion
is to practice
unmitigated
SELF-CARE.
Sending you hugs
and wishes for
clarity and healing.
Stay safe!!!!!!!!!