Hi Unbroken

I unfortunately cannot tell you what you want to hear and I say that with the best of intentions.

Without sounding like your mother , I have the following to say:

I suggest you read up on the abuse cycle and make your decisions being well informed. Remember your responsibility is to look after yourself first.

The questions I would ask myself are these....knowing that PTSD is a permanent illness....are you prepared to live like you are knowing what you know? Does the good outweigh the bad enough? Do you need to let her help herself first before she is available to have a relationship as she has a responsibility to maintain herself? Are you using PTSD as an excuse for her to treat you badly or accept things you wouldn't normally accept?

I am by no means saying your girlfriend does not deserve to be in a relationship and be loved but I am saying is she really capable of such right now or does she need to learn to control/manage her PTSD first.

Kathy once said if you met a person who was in a wheelchair due to being an amputee, well you would be expecting too much if you wanted them to go jogging or dancing with you. The limitation is obvious and so the expectation must be relevant. PTSD is not obvious and cannot be sized up by looking at a person. Your judgement and assessment is one only you can make. Perhaps learn some more about PTSD, watch what your girlfriend takes responsibility for and then make an educated decision.

I don't deny that you love your girlfriend. A relationship does take more than love though and it has to be a two way street.

Good luck.