Therapy
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Two Worlds Collide: Couples Counseling Testimony by Anonymous
This marriage story is about two very different people with very different people who learn to unite as one with the help of couples counseling. If you need help finding couples counseling, it can be as easy as typing into google “couples counseling near me.” I want to tell my marriage story. I have been married for almost four years now. I dated my husband for a full year and knew him for about a year and a half before we got married. I always thought that if I dated someone for at least a year, the adjustment of living together wouldn’t be as difficult. Well, I was definitely wrong…
- Abuse, Arguing, Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Considering Divorce, Family Dynamics, Fertility, Raising Children, Therapy
Therapy or Divorce: Childhood Trauma, Miscarriage and Family, Becoming Co-Parenting Roommates by Anonymous
“Either go back to therapy or I want a divorce.” Words I never thought I would say or truly mean. I’ve never given an ultimatum before. I don’t like ultimatums, they can seem like manipulation. But I had hit my limit. My husband and I have been married for 5 years, and they’ve been some of the best and happiest, as well as some of the hardest years of my life. When I met him, he become my best friend. We spent every day together and had so much fun. All I had really wanted was a friend, and we were for a little while. Then our relationship progressed and…
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Feeling Ambivalent Towards your Partner: Facing the Challenge of Postpartum Depression by BriElle
I was hit with postpartum depression shortly after the birth of my third child. I had three kids ages two and under, and felt completely overwhelmed by my situation. “How can I do this? What have I done to myself? Do I even like being a mom?” were all thoughts that scrambled through my mind relentlessly. I wept, feeling so much anxiety and pressure to be all that my three kids needed me to be. Thankfully, that pressure did not come from my husband. He did not expect to come home from work with a clean house or dinner on the table. He is an incredible man, and fully supports…
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Coming to Terms with Divorce: Balancing Self-Care and Motherhood by Dani
laid in bed two nights ago and I cried. I’m staying in a hotel in St. George I’ve stayed in multiple times. And it hit me. I feel more at home in this hotel than I do anywhere else in the world. I feel more myself in this place than I do anywhere else. I feel more secure, confident, and safe than I do anywhere else. I feel more calm and peace here than I do anywhere else. I’ve been thinking about this constantly over the last 36 hours. Why do I feel all of these things in a place I’ve visited only a few times? Why does my current…
- Anxiety and Panic, Considering Divorce, Dating, Dishonesty, Infidelity, Mental Illness, Therapy, Trust Issues
My Trauma Triggers || Recovering from Betrayal Trauma by Dani
Josh and I headed to St. George last week for a wedding I shot down that way. Since we didn’t have the kids, we extended our trip so we could start out our year with a peaceful, relaxing week of pretty much doing nothing. We visited Zion National Park, Snow Canyon, ate some good food, spent time in the hot tub, watched a lot of movies, did some Yoga, and had great conversations in the car. I also had a panic attack. Panic attacks, while not as scary to me as they used to be, well, they suck. The first one I ever had was one of the scariest hours…
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Finding Strength Part IV: Contemplating Divorce, Self-Care, Open Endings by Anonymous
A week before Valentine’s Day of this year I realized that I couldn’t keep pretending to be in a happy marriage when both of us were extremely unhappy. I also realized that there was no way I could leave my marriage and find happiness if I didn’t work on myself first. I made a plan and set it into motion. I decided I was going to embark on a healing journey and allow my life to unfold however it needed to. I started doing many things that forced me out of my comfort zone. I joined a non-profit organization and began to donate my time once a week. I began…
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Imperfect People Part 1: Unfair Fighting in Marriage, Depression in a Marriage, Fighting with Husband over Discipline
By Anonymous What does unfair fighting in marriage look like, and how can you mitigate it? Depression in a marriage can stem from unfair fighting and fighting with husband over discipline. This author shares her experience with the cycle of depression in marriage stemming from these tough arguments. Part I: Marrying an Imperfect Person Did you ever sit with your friends and dream about the future? Did you ever debate about where that “line” is between marriage and divorce? “Oh, I would definitely leave my husband if he…” There’s a problem with this game. You don’t know your spouse yet. You don’t know how you work together in a marriage.…
- Anxiety and Panic, Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Deciding to Marry, Marrying Young, Mental Illness, Therapy, Trust Issues
Sink or Swim Part 1: Anxiety and a Relationship, How do I Know if I Should Get Married? by Anonymous
How do I know if I should get married? Is it a feeling, is it trust, is it a risk? Knowing whether or not you should get married is very personal, but we recommend taking time to get to know your partner. See them when they’re angry, upset, frustrated, and stressed. Ask them every single question — nothing is off-limits. This author understands that anxiety and a relationship can make progression very difficult. Don’t hesitate to consult with people you trust, including loved ones, leaders, and therapists. Here is one woman’s story. I grew up a very happy person. I loved my family, loved my friends, loved what I did.…
- Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Dating, Deciding to Marry, Differing Values, Marrying Young, Mental Illness, Sexuality, Therapy
Humility in Marriage: Anxiety Affecting Marriage, Relationship OCD Success Stories by Morgan
Anxiety affecting marriage is becoming more common in today’s day and age. Morgan and many of our other writers have faced this problem head-on, and it manifests itself in different ways in marriage. Another mental health problem that can rear itself in marriage. Though less common, OCD can stress marriages to the point of divorce. If you need hope and you’re looking for relationship OCD success stories, Morgan has a fabulous one. Introduction: Marrying an Amazing yet Imperfect Person I have a great marriage and an amazing husband! He cooks me breakfast, carries me to bed, always asks what he can do for me, strives to improve whenever I ask,…