(I can't sleep either tonight, but I'm going to try again. Wanted to answer you first Bloopsy. I was just lying here and said a prayer for you. I hope everybody will.)
Here's another way to look at the trust thing...
I can't make you believe me, that I am not laughing at you. (Nobody can, if you're certain.)
If I tried to tried to force you to believe I'm not mocking you--and I don't know anybody on this board who would--then I would not be respecting your right to decide for yourself.
I don't want to make you feel "wrong" for not trusting. You have had very good reasons for not trusting. I think it's been a survival tool for a long time. I hope in some way though, you can let good people in, who want to help. Just when you want to, and when you can.
It's up to you. You've had enough abusive people in your life. I am just hoping that some part of you might try to allow the possibility of hope, that you can find a kind, safe therapist.
Maybe this is a good place to practice. You are safe here, no one can touch you. And you could experiment a little, like you have tonight, with trusting us with your story as it goes on. I know when I have been in a lot of pain and fear, and have written about it here, I have felt very cared about. Now and then if someone isn't quite so kind-sounding, that's okay. We can just go past that one.
I respect you, Bloopsy. Here's why: In spite of everything you're feeling, a lot of overwhelming pain and chaos, you've had the courage to write about it. And then to come back and write some more. That is the sign of a brave heart. And it's nothing, nothing, NOTHING to be embarrassed about! I feel you have tremendous courage to have survived at all. You inspire me.
I hope you can try to believe that your mind might be telling you wrong sometimes, about some people. Even therapists. Some therapists, in some places, are kind and caring and would never abuse you. I am so sorry you haven't found one like that yet. But I hope you will try again.
(You're right about your boyfriend. I hope he will leave you alone and then you will leave violent men alone. I am so glad you are seeing how this isn't appealing to you anymore like it used to be.)
I hope you will let your small hopeful thought--I deserve better, life can be better---get a little bigger every day.
Love,
Hopalong