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Hi everyone!

I decided to stop lurking and actually join. Somehow I survived physical, emotional, sexual, and verbal abuse mostly by members of my household. I ended up being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition in my teens. Once I moved out of the house and had little to no contact with my family, my condition improved to the point where I went years without a single symptom and was actually able to stop all medications. After I got married, contact with my family gradually increased to the point of having regular contact again. Autoimmune condition returned with a vengeance and I have been dealing with symptoms on an almost daily basis for the past 20 years
I regret resuming contact, and have been contemplating going back to limited/no contact for my own well being. I spent so many years considering everyone else's feelings. Now I need to consider my own. I am grateful that this is a safe place to both share my story and support others.

Thanks for listening (reading)

Hi stillhere,

Great job posting. That was the scariest part, the first post. I totally relate to the autoimmune stuff. It has been a plague for me during stressful time of life. You are among friends here. We understand and have great compassion for you.

Welcome to isurvive,

Harmony

Hi Stillhere,

sorry to hear its been a challenge for you, you are in good and loving company here

I hope you can detach yourself, appreciate its complicated, but i hope you can put your needs front and centre

wishing you well

Hi stillhere

A warm welcome to isurvive - glad you found us

Oh,yes,your body knows the score,listen to it.Bravo,for fighting the good fight!

I took a leap of faith and joined and am so happy that I did.

People who understand me. What a concept.

Glad you are with us.

Thank you all for the very warm welcome!