Being a Dad with complex PTSD – when rage takes over

TW: child abuse, suicidal thoughts I’m a Dad with complex PTSD. I suffer terribly with depression, shame, rage, self-loathing, anxiety, self-harm, avoidance, paranoia, a bunch of other stuff. But I am trying to raise a child, and to do the best job possible. I am trying my hardest to break the cycle of abuse that

I know football is bad for me but…

To all intents and purposes, i’m a pretty average man. Mid (ok, late) 30s, a bit overweight, wife and kid, love the footy. In fact, i’ve loved football (soccer, for those readers across the pond) since I was about 6 or 7 years old I think. I have fond memories of World Cup ’94, and