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Cried about PTSD in front of class

Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Well, it happened. In the psyc class I teach at the community college to nursing students, we did our unit on military suicide prevention. I showed the movie The Hurt Locker. But this time when we were done and I did my short wrap up lecture, I teared up.

Right in front of the whole class, too. My voice cracked and everything.

I was just telling them how much it means to someone with PTSD when others get past the stigma and just listen, just offer their non-anxious presence.

I was embarrassed, but I was thinking about how much it means to me that people do that for me here at DS PTSD when I come and pour my heart out here. It means a lot.

Anyway, Sunday I speak at that church about PTSD. Hope I can keep from crying there.
DoooOver
DoooOver
It is ok Muji, people get to see how gentle, sweet and heartfelt you are. If I were there I'm sure I would have welted up for you.
WalkinBuffaloMan
WalkinBuffaloMan
The path to Freedom is through ones own Heart,
Keep walking that path my Brother
With you in Spirit...
Walking Buffalo Man
donnawanda
donnawanda
I want to say it's a good thing, it's okay to cry! Even if you are a man! Even aside from the PTSD aspect - it's a good example to the young people before you that a man can have strong feelings and express them.
LeoX3
LeoX3
Tears make it real. That's why I don't like crying, to be honest. But there's no shame in them. Only honesty.
LoveAlice
LoveAlice
That probably made them realize even more how important it is to just listen and not be judgmental. That probably made them take it more seriously. I don't it was a bad thing! I am sorry you felt upset though.
drangonflylady
drangonflylady
I know you were amazing and they learn so much from someone who is honest and real at the same time. You may cry at your talk and if you cry it will be ok even if it is difficult. You are so much stronger than you give yourself credit for. If it's difficult we will be here to share that with you. I hope it is not and that the experience is a good healing for you. Many prayers are going with you. I hope you share how it goes either waay cause I'll be waiting to hear. Hugs
yadlim
yadlim
hugs!!
DarkGypsyG
DarkGypsyG
i broke down in front of my friend just a day ago. i know how it feels to need to keep that stoic face. i was in so much pain and overwhelmed with triggers i actually let him see me show the hurt. i even told him point blank i was embarrassed by all of it. i never let someone so new in my life that far in.

i share this because i think as part of the process of healing for us with PTSD is being able to show the reality of how it effects us.

if i may i will stand with you in spirit muji as we learn that its ok if those walls crack a little. -Kali
Rizen
Rizen
You're very brave to be able to share like that. Good for you. It's great what you're doing to raise awareness and help people.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
OK, I finished that PTSD speech to give at the church day after tomorrow. Here goes....
Rizen
Rizen
Good luck.
deleted_user
deleted_user
U have been really brave, congratulations. There's no shame in crying. Good for u. Hugs!
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Thanks, rott!
min63
min63
im glad your teaching students thanks for what you do ptsd the more i learn i think was born with it not really but c;lose i r ember things from the time i was staring out the window. i could not see what i was looking at i was terrified i think. later i found out it was my horrible father taking us from my mom anyway after that i had starting having nightmares he was abusive in many other ways ,
i have broke down in places in front of people i don't want to it just shows your heart ,us pstdersnew word feel thing more intensely then other i think its because we know the pain here a hug minnie you got heat
heartsadx3
heartsadx3
The only reason I dont like it when a speaker shows emotion is because im usually trying like heck not to cry myself and it usually sends me right over the edge. I agree with everyone there is no shame in showing emotion all of the speakers I have most appreciated have shown emotion at times in thier speaking you see their heart in it and that means something more than just an elegant speech.
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