New book of poems on living with PTSD
May 18, 2009 5:53pm
I wanted to let other PTSD sufferers know that I have just published a book of poems on living with PTSD. I write it not to make money but to …
ClairI
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About Me
ClairI
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About Me
I suffer from PTSD to childhood trauma. I have small disassociative episodes, but not full-blown DID. I have suffered greatly and have my ups and downs. I recently published a book of poetry on living with PTSD and would like to share it with this discussion group.
I suffer from PTSD to childhood trauma. I have small disassociative episodes, but not full-blown DID. I have suffered greatly and have my ups and downs. I recently published a book of poetry on living with PTSD and would like to share it with this discussion group.
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Interests
I really love my children and husband, iced coffees (decafs actually), swimming laps, making artwork, writing poetry, and writing about education (I have a Ph.D. in education and dream of a day when schools are not only equitable for all children, but teach social justice and actively engage children in a love of learning). I also love muffins, bagels and ice-cream.
I really love my children and husband, iced coffees (decafs actually), swimming laps, making artwork,
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Recent Activity
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3 journal comments
November 15
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ClairI gave RaeFx a hug 8:36pm
Hi. I just wanted to say that you are very very brave (PTSD has not won!) and whatever you do, I will…
November 10
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ClairI asked for advice: how to tell/warn people about dissociative episode in the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder support group 9:15am
I'm going to a professional conference in a few days, far from home. I'm really scared given my PTSD,…
November 8
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ClairI gave RaeFx a hug 10:10pm
Thanks so much for the kind words of support. You know how much they mean to me! Having friends like…
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ClairI wrote a discussion post in the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder support group: feeling discouraged -- vent! 4:45pm
Hi DS friends. I just need a place to let out my thoughts and feelings. These last few months have been…
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ClairI wrote a discussion post in the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder support group: feeling discouraged -- vent! 4:45pm
Hi DS friends. I just need a place to let out my thoughts and feelings. These last few months have been…
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Hug
Thank you so much for thinking of me. I know you have so much on your own plate right now. I am sorry to hear about your troubles with your son. If you want to talk about it, I am here.
I’m With You
I'm right there with you Clairl, My traumas all come from childhood, from age 2 through 19. I do (now) have family support however, as one of my 4 siblings (my one Sister) is only 2 years older and experienced much of the same, from a different and more protected perspective. The youngest of my three Brothers (17 years older than me) has now started to understand some "odd occurrences" that happened between him moving out on his own (at 18) and getting married... but he never saw it directly. The two older brothers didn't experience it at all and just think Sis and I were whiners. Who needs them. (sorry this hug got long)
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I’m With You
It is amazing how important my DS friends have become to me...thank you for being here when I am in need. Like you,I do not have the family support, so us girls must stick together and get through this. Our journeys with PTSD started much differently, but they have brought us on the same path...our paths have crossed for a reason.
High Five
Hey Alice :) I love Thanksgiving too. It was big with family when I was a kid too. Now all those relatives have passed on. My mom and dad are alive but I havent seen them in 7yrs. They have been divorced since I was 4 then my mom dragged me through hell with various men. ANYWAY our family is small here in Colorado. Just me Tom, Clarke and Tom's mom. I am definitely going to cook this year. Your brownie decorated pizza sounds like so much fun! Smart. I miss the fine china and fancy feasts my grandparents used to have. Everyone would be dressed up. It was in Louisiana so it wasn't cold. I love the holidays too. We must count our blessings and keep hope and faith alive. Love you Jennay
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Thank you for warming up my heart tonight. You and the boys sleep well tonight. Sounds like you got your hands full. I always wanted to have boys when I was younger. Clarke my lab is all boy :) Hugs! Jennay
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I have suffered from PTSD all my life, and have been having small "episodes" (e.g., flashbacks) for about ten years. I am a mom of two kids, a wife, an educator, an author and poet. I hate this disorder and really struggle to live with it.
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