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If you had an abusive childhood did it help to move far away?

5 replies

Carebearsonmybed · 03/06/2024 13:25

The thought crossed my mind inspired from another thread.

I had a horrible childhood, not just at home but school and in the community.

But I have ended up living close by. I also still have a lot of contact with family.

Once the DCs are grown I could move somewhere new but would change for changes sake help?

I feel triggered frequently. I'm constantly reliving traumatic events.

Has it helped others to move away?

OP posts:
MotherFeministWoman · 03/06/2024 13:33

Yes definitely. Knowing I'm not going to bump into them means I don't always have to be on high alert. And being somewhere else means I'm not constantly reminded of my childhood.

bakewellbride · 03/06/2024 13:36

Yes I live many miles from where any trauma took place and have zero contact with any abusers / toxic family. Would recommend!

AlbertVille · 03/06/2024 13:36

Yes.

wiltshirelass1418 · 03/06/2024 13:41

Another resounding yes here.

Have been away from my home town for 5 years now and things have never been calmer in my life

Quanon · 03/06/2024 13:49

Yes, 100%

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