It’s that horrendous time again, Without fail they are here and there is absolutely nothing I can do to stop them from happening. I’m back there that morning and my little boys face is gripped with sheer terror as he’s watching me beat up and down on his Daddy’s chest…. Then the panic arrives. When will this end, I’ve no idea is the answer.
My little boys face is the worst part of the flashback for me, He’s just to little to be going through what he is and he’s witnessed something that he should never have had to see. And there is nothing I can do about this.
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Morning @Radlvsrip
I am sorry you are having flashbacks
They are horrible, you and your son receiving any counselling
I found counselling helped with the flashbacks I was experiencing.
I hope you have the best day possible
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Dear Radlvsrip I am so sorry you are going through such pain. I hope you have help from professional therapists to help you soon. It might be a good idea to have a small photo of your partner with you boy, preferably smiling at hand always so you can look at it to replace the images in the flash backs as soon as they appear. Some sort of physical stimulus can help break a flash back as well like having some lemon slices by the bed. By biting into one it pulls your mind away from the memories to the present. Apart from the flash backs you might find doings a little ritual with your son helpful for both of you, for instance maybe going to the garden or park every morning and bringing a little wild flower or leaf etc home and placing it infront of a picture of your partner. These small acts can have healing qualities.
Thinking of you , keep you both in my prayers and sending hugs
Wishing you all the best Tom
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Thank you both I’ll try that Tom.
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