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@Jeenniee17 - You're not a failure because of a reaction that's been forced on you, any more than someone suffering injuries from being struck by a car. Emotional injury is just as painful sometimes. It's also a temporary effect that will heal when taken proper care of, though like with any deep...

This forum is a great place to begin with in your search for answers. There are very supportive people on this site who have been dealing with issues like PTSD, for years. Your fear is common to those of us who have had what is literally life changing trauma happen. I'm glad you found this...

@watundah - "I believe your parents opt to be in denial versus take responsibility, else they must admit to failing to protect you." - Exactly. @Link Removed - You always know just what to say, and say it well. Thanks -

@Link Removed - Glad you found this forum. It has a lot of really supportive people. I too don't write much, but just try to encourage here and there on occasion, and be encouraged by reading threads.

@intheprocess - Hover your cursor over the flags of members and the country will show up.

@Link Removed - Thank you, I'll be careful.

@Alysia887 - Thank you. I'm glad for what you've told me. I know about being invalidated by well meaning family and friends. This will help when I talk to him.

@Link Removed - You've helped me realize the need to reach out to my son who was injured 18 months ago and left with a long facial scar. He's always kept up a brave front and laughed it off so I let it go, though I could tell it bothered him. Now I see by what you've written how deep the effect...

@Taina I just read your post from Sept 13 and was wondering if it's getting any better? What really caught my attention was that you said you feel the pain more. When that began happening to me in therapy, I quit. The last thing I wanted was more pain. If you've been able to do this, like deal...

@metis-siren - I wish I could offer more in the way of a plan. When I think of the way depression takes everything out of me, it's hard to give advice. Encouragement is something else, though. If I could encourage you, please be reminded of how long you have survived thus far, and how this is...

@Adm13 - First of all, welcome to the forum. There are many wonderful people on this site who have the gift of encouragement. It sounds like he's been diagnosed with PTSD, and yes it's likely causing what you describe throughout your post. When a friend suggested several years ago that it was...

@Link Removed - Wow, that's amazing!

Welcome - you're in good company with the others who are members here.

That was a strong choice. I know how hard it is.

It took me several years before I sought help in therapy (in the beginning I sought help because of deep depression and chronic anxiety; couldn't sleep, relax, etc.) and during that process was diagnosed with PTSD. I can only speak to my experience, but in reading through numerous threads since...

@Link Removed - You articulated your points very well, and they are obviously well thought out. @renee5g - I'm sorry for my brusque reply yesterday. My anger flashed when I read how you're being treated. However, it's not about me. Justmehere's reply is very sound and worth consideration of...

@Rodney leonard Do you have information at all about the basics of what is happening to you?

Don't go. You have the right to set that boundary and keep it in place until it can be resolved to your liking. Every person has the inherent right to protect themselves after an event like you described. It affected you, and you know how you feel. The fact your girls get it is a revealing...

@Sonic, love yourself enough to fight it, fight it, and fight it some more. You're worth it. Don't take my word for it, listen to your cry for help. That's the good in you making the racket.

You're right on every point.

Hugs always accepted -

@Link Removed Thank you -

Your son is giving you strength, though it may not feel that way. Mosaic is right, you are strong. The evidence is you found this site and shared with others. That takes courage, in itself.

Thank you -

@MysticRose - What laurainalameda wrote about one simple goal at a time is the way I survived for several years before getting help. I couldn't do the 'just one day at a time' thing. But, one minute or one simple goal at a time, sometimes nothing more than just sitting up in bed; then maybe...