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Originally Posted by Layla2222  My mom suggested I avoid him as much as possible until I am stronger?? I dont know..... |
That might actually be good advice. It takes time to trust yourself again. When we have been surviving and coping by using tools that harm us, it takes time to accquire new tools and to learn how to use them. By putting yourself back into a situation where your first instinct is to pick up the old tools, you are making it harder to get used to using the new ones.
I usually don't advocate avoidance, and I'm not saying that it should be a long term thing. Just long enough to feel more confident in yourself and trust yourself some.
L