Relationship I Think My Sister Also Has Ptsd

[Moonlight]

One of sister has had trouble holding a job due to panic attacks and anxiety. I also found out that she had been sexually assualted at her first job in addition to having been abused by our mother. She also just broke up with an emotionally abusive boyfriend. I was abused by our mother too, and have been diagnosed with PTSD from it. She at first was denying the abuse, but is slowly realizing it. Family, including myself, have suggested therapy. As the oldest I feel it is my duty to help her, but I don't see her much. Any advice? I already know I can't force her to do anything.

 

[Sweetpea76]

All you can really do is be supportive...

That's the hard part about being a supporter. We can't help or fix, that's up to our sufferers.

 

[Moonlight]

That's what I figured. Thanks.

 

[EveHarrington]

Talk to her. Open up. Share your story. Let her know you support her. :hug: