“Finding your website, and the information it contains, is a big help; in large part to knowing I’m not alone, and to read about the struggles you’ve had especially in the relationship with your wife. A lot of Avp makes out people with this as all loners and don’t have relationships, and I thought I was an aberration and didn’t fit the mold. I am married (twice) and my wife is very open emotionally.
I thought it was what I needed, and it is, but at the same time I/we have struggled hugely with my inability to be open in any way (emotionally, vulnerable, verbal), so it has been, and still is hard for her. I was encouraged in reading your, and your wife’s, story. The knowledge of being not alone, through your website, and reading other stories I can find, has been hugely helpful.
Being diagnosed with Avp was enlightening, as it was another part of realizing I’m not alone, and gave me so much understanding of my behavior, and why I struggled to change my behavior. Thank you for your offer of help. The work with the psychologist that’s been helping me is going well, and it’s good to know your website is there.”
-Wayne