Welcome.

You can just start "talking" as in posting about what's on your mind. You're more likely to get a response that way.

I see. I have had a few responses. Thank you. I would love to talk to someone who has been through what I've been through

I'm glad you got responses already. Do you want to say what you've been through, or do you prefer to tell people one on one?

it is good you are here and talking. you are not alone anymore, you have us now xo

Thanks do people talk open about stuff or do they do private message

Many share very openly on public posts but you definitely don't have to if you don't feel comfortable.

Both.

Usually people talk on the main boards a bit first so that people can get to know you. This is a peer to peer support group. Which means that we've all got our own stuff going on too. We've all got varying levels of comfort with talking in pm with someone that we don't even know yet.

Beyond that, it's come as you are. Share as much as you feel comfortable sharing. No rules that you have to put your private issues on the main boards, and no rules that you can't.

I really appreciate all of the feedback. What I would like to do is talk with some about mst. Also ptsd. My va diagnosis is major depression secondary to ptsd. I was raped by 3 men. 2 held me down while the 3rd did what he wanted. I was just an 18 year old kid. Very naive about the world.

Hello, Bigmack1960. Come as and when you can. Some of us live in various time zones around the world, for example, and some have insomnia and some don't, and it's not a live helpline like (pick a 1800 number). Makes it difficult to be "instant". Peace

Thanks Leo. Being new to this I didn't know. I'm sure there is a lot more about this site to learn.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightmare

Welcome Bigmack..... I am so sorry for what has brought you here but I'm glad that you're here.... This is a good board..... Gentle hug....xo

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my favorite “The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free.”

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