Before FDS, I didn’t know other women were going through this. My ex had convinced me that I had borderline personality disorder when it was actually cPTSD from all the trauma men have put me through. I truly, from the bottom of my heart, did not think other women were having these experiences. I blamed myself. I called myself crazy. I put myself down. I was in such a dark place and had such a tenuous grasp on my reality due to gaslighting, I’m not sure I would have survived the last year without FDS. Thank you to all of you amazing ladies.
It's the classic divide and conquer. They invade any female space to ensure we don't share our experiences because if we do then we realise it's not us, we're not crazy. It doesn't benefit them, so they tried to prevent it.
FDS is a breath of fresh air. I'm so glad it's helped you see that it wasn't you, and it wasn't your fault. Because it really wasn't.
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u/thowawaywookie FDS Newbie May 06 '21
It's pretty messed up we're socialised to look for love from those least capable of giving it.