Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Group

Find support with others who have gone through a traumatic experience. Whether you have chronic or acute PTSD, we are here for you.

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rainbowrose116
rainbowrose116

Hey there, I was hesitant on joining this group because I wasn't diagnosed with PTSD due to me not coming forward about the things that happened to me. I'm hoping that by sharing my experience I can find support with my every day struggles as well as offer a helping hand to those also in need. I am forced to face my abuser every day, and not a day goes by where the events don't present themselves in my memory and make me relive the moments I felt so helpless. I am hoping by reaching out or just expressing myself, I can learn to cope.

Lilly23
Lilly23
Hi. I deal with PTSD daily bcuz of growing up being abused and neglected.

It's good ur able to share ur feelings and experiences here. Having an outlet and being able to connect with others who understand can be helpful.
ButterflyTattoo
ButterflyTattoo
RainbowRose, I am sorry you're struggling right now. Please know you are not alone, not at all.
Much like you, I didn't "come forward" and I finally did one day, almost a year later, and my mom (who I told) said some words, belittling , and I'll never forget them. Sadly.
Having to face your abuser daily is absolutely awful, I'm so so sorry you go through that on a daily basis. Believe it or not, I relate to this very much. I had a similar experience, for several years.
If you need a shoulder to lean on, and you don't feel like it's something you want to share with the world (in the DailyStrength world) you can message me, anytime. Even if you just need to talk, any subject , I'm here. You're not alone.
Well, i should mention, I often read my messages outloud, especilly at night, to make things im reading make more sense to me, you know the brain gets foggy sometimes, so i really should say me and my little dog are here for you. She listens to what I read. She's goofy like that.
❤ hugs!
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome to the board rainbowrose……. This is a good and supportive board filled with wonderful people....
I'm glad that you're here......xo
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
rainbowrose116, I was really hesitant to open up to my therapist for years about details related to my trauma. I really didn't do it until I finally got a therapist who was an actual PTSD specialist. It makes a bigger difference than I thought it did, it really helped. Sorry for what you dealing with on an ongoing basis in seeing your abuser still. Some others here have to do that also. You're not alone.
Thor2008
Thor2008
You are not alone.
activebrain
activebrain
Welcome. I know what it's like to have to face one of your abusers regularly because I do as well. It's not easy and I feel for you. Hope you continue posting and I hope you find this place supportive.
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