Previous domestic violence

[minibagel123]

Hi. Feel so stupid for posting this because I’ve been with my partner a while, he’s a good person and we’re ttc.

But I was in an abusive relationship before him and was threatened at knife point at one point. I just moved into a new home with my partner and we bought a new knife set which seems to have triggered something in me because I keep panicking about it and it’s putting me on edge, everytime he goes to the kitchen I get freaked out that he’s getting a knife even though he wouldn’t. How do I stop these thoughts??

Sounds like ptsd. Confide in your partner, see your gp and if it will help, chuck the knives in the bin. This is absolutely understandable given what you have been through.

Agree with the above. Often we can’t deal with trauma until we are in a secure place. Now that you are comfortable with your partner your brain is able to process what you went through. Try to seek professional help - like pulling off a plaster it hurts at first but is much better in the end.