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Title: Coming to terms with reality Post by: DISNEYDadMan on June 04, 2025, 09:30:03 PM Hello,
I am new here but to get to the point, my partner has me convinced I am not doing enough to improve or 'change'. In my experience arguing, defending or even speaking my own mind evokes an irrational, abuse filled tirade. In my defense I am Retired after 21 years in the Army. I deployed and have been diagnosed with TBI and PTSD. I quit drinking over 7 years ago to become a better person and get ahold of my mental health. I still go to therapy every week. I am a father. My son is 15 and Autistic. His mother and I co-parent well. He and my partner get along quite well, yet she complains im not doing enough. Im very confused and not sure what I need to do to support her. Im not mean, or abusive. Im Attentive, mostly present and respectful. I do interrupt but less so recently. I am loud at times. I have learned I am prone to dominating conversations. This is always being addressed and I am always striving to improve. I am not sure what to do. There is more to say. Im exhausted. |