Chincho
MyPTSD Pro
I'm going through a really bad time. I had PTSD under control, but the monster decided to rear its ugly head with a horrible flashback, and now it seems I'm back at square one.
My PTSD was originally caused by child sexual abuse.
I have two sons aged 20 and 16 who live at home. I've been very careful about not letting them know the cause of my PTSD. My little one (not so little anymore) has adhd and his psychologist said he's to young to know.
Last night my oldest one asked me why I have PTSD, what the cause was. I got as far as saying because of something that happened long ago that has nothing to do with you, your brother, or your father, and he said "we'll talk about it another day".
I wonder, for those who have been abused as children, do your children know? Did you tell them? How did they take it? Did it help you be more open about your PTSD symptoms?
Today I feel as if I have to wear an "I feel good" mask around my children although I'm really hurting inside. Would it help if I told them or would I jus ruin their happy look on life?
Please, I really need opinions. Thanks!
My PTSD was originally caused by child sexual abuse.
I have two sons aged 20 and 16 who live at home. I've been very careful about not letting them know the cause of my PTSD. My little one (not so little anymore) has adhd and his psychologist said he's to young to know.
Last night my oldest one asked me why I have PTSD, what the cause was. I got as far as saying because of something that happened long ago that has nothing to do with you, your brother, or your father, and he said "we'll talk about it another day".
I wonder, for those who have been abused as children, do your children know? Did you tell them? How did they take it? Did it help you be more open about your PTSD symptoms?
Today I feel as if I have to wear an "I feel good" mask around my children although I'm really hurting inside. Would it help if I told them or would I jus ruin their happy look on life?
Please, I really need opinions. Thanks!