Is it possible to recover from trauma of abusive childhood?

[Parnate]

The question, is it possible? I wanted to go for therapy but it is so expensive and I can't afford right now. Any other ways to recover from trauma.

 

[DeathWish3301]

The question, is it possible? I wanted to go for therapy but it is so expensive and I can't afford right now. Any other ways to recover from trauma.

Possible for some, not possible for others. Some people do recover, and others don't. It's all about the ability or inability to cope.

That's my opinion.

You'll never get over it completely. Only be able to better handle, accept, cope, etc.

Childhood trauma is what has me here with attempts in the double digits. Both my parents are narcissistic beyond belief and fucked me up bad. I've never gotten an apology and never will. I've never been able to recover, and I'm in my early thirties.

In regards to therapy, you could attempt to seek out professionals who allow payment on a "sliding scale" (income based). This should be very easy to find online. You can also look to see if you qualify for your state's Medicaid, if you're in U.S.

Alternate to that, you could pick up literature on ACEs (Adverse childhood experiences) at your closest library. And books specific to self help about traumatic childhoods.

You may be able to self teach some coping methods, and get some understanding about ACEs. You potentially could help yourself that way. Knowledge is power and all that.

I'll leave a YT link below for you. Obviously up to you if you use it. She isn't a doctor or therapist to her own admission but she covers what you're talking about.

https://youtube.com/@crappychildhoodfairy?si=089BLhtUtUQ9Qol4

Sorry in advance if this wasn't helpful. And I'm sorry you had a traumatic childhood. It's fucked up and unfair. I know that all too well.

 

[dragonofenvy]

I've not fully recovered, but talking to someone about the abuse I suffered when I was a child from someone who is emotionally equipped and intelligent enough to handle it did relieve a lot of the burden. I never realized how much damage leaving it internalized was doing.

 

[tasmaka]

I believe progress is entirely possible, but theres never a true way to recover I feel. Be kind to yourself, be better than those who did wrong, but dont force a reality where it is nonexistent, to use your pain to be smarter is the best option.