Sufferer C-ptsd, lgbtqi (and allies) - hoping to create community

[Elliot]

Hello

I'm very new here (joined today). I'm taking the first steps to reach and out and form a network community of sorts here.

To share a little about me: I'm 35, and a queer non-binary woman living in Australia. I was diagnosed almost 8 years ago, and have been committed to my personal growth in some form or another for over 15 years. I was a former practicing social worker for many years, and now work in social policy with a health/queer focus. I love spending time in nature, have a soft spot for dogs, and art and music makes me happy.

Despite having a supportive network of dear ones in my life, I have very few people that I feel I can connect with who share an understanding of surviving and thriving with C-PTSD.

I'm hoping to meet other LGBTQI people (and allies), who have lived experience of C-PTSD (either personally or dear ones), and perhaps form a community - regardless of where in the world we live.

Peace
Elliot.

 

[Muttly]

You'll find plenty of LGBTQI people here. And those that aren't are generally very supportive. I am a transman and bisexual (although much of the time I've identified as aseuxal). Welcome. I'm sorry you have cPTSD. I hope you find the support you seek here.

 

[AzulSerenade]

Welcome to the community. Many of us know the struggle of finding people who truly understand what someone with PTSD or cPTSD is going through. I hope this community can help you find what you need and I wish you all the best in getting better. :) Also, I am a genderfluid bisexual, so you found yet another LGBTQ-person ;)

 

[Elliot]

Hi Muttly and AzulSerenade,

Thanks so much for replying. It's significant for me to be here and 'meeting you' - as the first fellow LGBTQI folks with some lived experience of C-PTSD (I can't quite tell yet who is a supporter/survivor) that I've ever met. I imagine you both might have gotten used to that experience somewhat with a bit more time up your sleeve here, but it feels quite profound for me. Thanks also for reassuring me of the support of other community members who may not be LGBTQI - safety is important.

Welcome to the community. Many of us know the struggle of finding people who truly understand what...

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Welcome to the community. Many of us know the struggle of finding people who truly understand what...

You'll find plenty of LGBTQI people here. And those that aren't are generally very supportive. I am a tr...

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[EveHarrington]

Welcome! :)

 

[Deleted member 12723]

hi you will find so much support and healthy help here to speed up your healing process because that happened to me when I joined here. Just keep on posting what you need and learn to get to know people at your comfort. I am a straight women, and have seen many, many people here as I have been awhile because it is the healthiest and most supportive online group for ptsd that I have ever found. It is very safe here by the admin and mods who keep things on the level for everyone. If you do not know something or have problems get a help ticket and try to get to know the functions provided for everyone.

 

[Hyssopus]

Welcome!

I am lesbian and also rather new. Here I have met really nice, supportive and helpful people.

 

[NoWhereKnowWhere]

Hello nb bisexual here.:inlove:

 

[Deleted member 44240]

Greetings and Welcome! I am a supporter of someone that suffers with ptsd. We had a same-sex relationship for about a year and he is currently isolating/avoiding. I wish you the very best with your healing process.

 

[Freida]

Hi and welcome! I'm hetero but have several LGBTQ friends. To be quite honest I don't get the issues people have with the LBTQ community. Why do I care who you love? As long as you are happy I'm good.

I do have one question though --- what is non-binary?? Haven't heard that term before and I've been well educated by my friends to ask if I don't know what something means so I don't make an ass of myself by guessing! :)

 

[Starfish]

Welcome sufferer,I am not gay or anything like that (that i am aware of) but I am an ally for sure. C-PTSD is a life-changer no matter who you are. For me, getting a diagnosis that makes sense has helped immensely. I have a road map and I listen to the folks here and read my Pete Walker book(my bible for cptsd). It is about acceptance for me. I often want to be like the other people in the world who do not have this condition. It always comes back to the fact that I have it and my life must respect it and find ways to be comfortable with it. Today, I sit with my sadness inside, without running, just breathing and trying to stay grounded. I recognize today that i have an encounter at 1 with someone that will be difficult so I am trying to not panic or pre-think anything. I realize it could have a good outcome and I welcome that thought. I am not catrastriphying the outcome or situation. These are the things I learn with this condition. Then, i will watch a movie with a friend who I am kind of losing touch with (going different directions) but we have shared many good times together and she is a fine person. It is my PTSD that makes it hard for me to have relationships. I know we will have a good time so I am letting any other thots about the matter roll on by. Then I will get to be home by dark and do not need to do anything else. This is a day for me, with ptsd.

 

[Elliot]

Welcome! :)

Thank you EveHarrington