Do you think trauma can affect your marriage? | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post

Do you think trauma can affect your marriage?

“It’s not fair you had a shitty childhood. It damaged you and now I’m paying for it.”

67
sad woman
Pixabay

How could have been so oblivious? How did I not notice anything? After all I’ve been with you since I was 13, I’m 26 now.

It wasn’t till our 12th year of being together, when you finally confessed to me about your trauma. You told me you have never told anyone what happened to you. I had my suspicions a few months before you actually confessed to me. My instincts just kinda knew.

I was speechless. I really didn’t know what to say to you. But then I felt like it was only fair of me to confess my trauma to you.

Only difference is that I was over my trauma. You were just starting your healing journey. Little did I know this was truly only the start.

It seemed like your drinking starting to pick up. You started to change on me. But my love for you stayed the same. It always would.

I became your punching bag. And In way I was ok with it. Because I know what you went through. I know the true you. The sweet you, the caring you. The gentle side of you. The you I only get to see.

I didn’t know how I was supposed to help you. All I know is that you needed someone. I was your someone. I am your someone.

I wish you would have told long ago. Maybe, maybe I could have done something sooner. But I was still there for you. I just didn’t know it.

I was your escape form all the bad. Being with me made you forget everything. For just a short while you forgot that you hated yourself because you loved me so much and holding me in your arms left safe.

For the first time in your life you finally left like you belonged somewhere. And it was me. I know this because it’s exactly what I felt with you. You were my escape from all the chaos that was going on in my young life.

It’s not fair you had a shitty childhood. Your damaged and now I’m paying for it. I love you so fucking much. It goes deeper then my heart. I can feel it down to my bones.

I hate him so much. I hate what happened to you. I hate that you didn’t get the help you needed and deserved.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

121069
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

26137
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

24446
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments