Alexandru Luizaa month agoI'm a 29-year-old woman, and my boyfriend, who is 31, accidentally hit me in the face while he was asleep. I'm currently sitting in the hospital at 6 AM with a broken nose and a shattered orbital socket. Thankfully, it seems there won't be any permanent damage, but I've been crying for hours and I don't know how to move forward from this incident. My boyfriend has PTSD from his time in the military. He didn't mean to hurt me; he woke up from a nightmare and, in a state of confusion, swung his arms and hit me twice before fully waking up. I've never seen him like that before, and it terrified me. I've been in a physically abusive relationship in the past, which was incredibly painful, and this incident has brought back those feelings, even though I know he didn't intend to hurt me. Generally, he is a gentle and kind person who never raises his voice. After the incident, he was distraught, calling 911 and sobbing as he struggled to provide our address. He knows he has PTSD and is actively going to therapy. We've been together for three years, and I care about him deeply, but I'm also scared. He mentioned that he might have to leave me because he hurt me and that I would be better off without him. His words were alarming, and I worry about his mental state if I decide to leave. At the same time, I find myself flinching when he's near me, and I'm filled with fear. I feel so conflicted and overwhelmed right now. I'm sorry if this message is a bit scattered; I've taken some pain medication and haven't been able to sleep. I just don't know how to move forward after this.11.3K
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