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It's been a few months since my home was broken into while I was home. Within the past month I've been able to be home by myself again for a few hours (I live with family). Two months after the break-in I started taking showers alone in the house, but I've not been able to nap at home alone for...

That's fantastic! You worked so hard and have accomplished so much.

Thank you. I'm sorry you had to witness that. You did everything you could do and it was right for you to get to safety. I will take your suggestion about contacting the women's shelter to see what their resources are.

About 30 minutes ago my next door neighbor came to my family's home. My dad opened the door and she was crying. She said her husband tried to choke her and that she can't do it anymore. They've lived next door to us for about two years and have young children. My parents speak to them and have...

Thank you. Those are all good suggestions. Nothing of ours was stolen, but the neighbor's visitor's items were stolen. It's a pretty bad neighborhood and sometimes people won't talk in fear of retaliation.

Thank you. I feel comfortable talking about my feelings here, it's just hard to express them without getting upset.

Two days ago my home was invaded. My mom and I were home. My mom had surgery last week and has been recovering. Usually I am home alone during the day, but because she has been recovering she has been home during the day. If she hadn't had her surgery I would have been alone with my pet cat when...

I know there are many organizations and resources for those dealing with domestic violence. As a witness to domestic violence I felt helpless and ill-informed about the steps to take to help those in need. I feel like domestic violence and abuse against children is a very serious matter and I...

I hope I don't come off as being insensitive, but the way you stated your response is funny. You most likely are strong and not easily intimated, but you don't feel that way all the time. I've had moments where I realize I am confident or wise, but because I don't feel that way all the time I...

I agree. Living in the place where it happened does not help. I'm planning to move into a safer area and I know that will help a lot.

Thank you I welcome hugs :). The family with the children are family members of my neighbor who moved. Their kids seem well behaved and very intelligent so I don't mind them at all. I check on them sometimes when they're playing and their parents come out to watch them so that helps. I...

It's "Hold Back the River" by James Bay.

Thank you :).

Aw cats are awesome. They are a lot like humans and sometimes humans are a lot like cats. Even cats don't maintain eye contact when they're stared at because it's a sign of dominance or aggression. Animals are compassionate towards all sorts of people, but there are many people who are...

This may not necessarily be an accomplishment, but I found a song that has made me feel passionate again. I don't mean sexual passion, but passion for living or just being human. I used to feel so alive and full of energy at different times in my life. During these times I wrote, painted...

Do you mind if I ask, but would you be embarrassed if people saw your symptoms? I felt embarrassed twice when I was triggered in front of others, but at the same time I try to show compassion towards myself. I know I would not have reacted like that before the traumatic event and that helps me...

I had a professor in college who couldn't maintain eye contact. He was a really nice professor, probably a few years older than me. He just could not look me in the eye when he talked to me. I didn't even think that he may have PTSD and eye contact intimated him. Maybe he didn't have it, but I...

I think the majority of victims who come forward with memories of abuse are telling the truth. Those who accuse victims of lying either don't understand how trauma can affect the psyche or they are out to cover the abuse because they condone it. I've had memories surface from different points in...

I'm young and in my early twenties. Like many posters I've had multiple traumatic experiences throughout my life. I've met people throughout the course of my life who experienced similar traumas as I did. As a child and teen I felt sad for my friends knowing they'd been abused, abandoned...

I apologize if my reply came off as defensive. I've never witnessed anyone murdered none the less in front their children. Any act of violence, abuse or murder upsets me. Witnessing the loss of my neighbor's life and the trauma her children experienced was horrific. To this day I still think...

Kids screaming for their lives & screaming in abject terror? Sound different. But your mind is making a connection. In reality, there are dozens of reasons kids scream (happy, hungry, angry, happy-scared, scared-scared, excited, pain, etc.). Screaming + Kids = A-Z. But, right now, your brain is...

Yes I've experienced that before. It's called sleep paralysis. It's horrible. I've managed to stop it by not sleeping on my back or stomach. I try not to sleep on my right side either and getting enough rest helps. I don't know if you are religious or believe in God, but prayer for protection...

I understand what you mean. Sometimes I have to remind myself I am worthy of being treated with kindness. I went through periods of not being kind to myself and wearing pajamas all day. I've been doing better to remember I was a child then who needed love and although I am an adult now I still...

ASMR videos have helped sleep better.

I'm not sure if this is the right forum to post this under. Back-story as to why I don't like hearing children playing outside: I witnessed a fatal domestic violence dispute last year in the neighborhood I live in. The victim was shot to death in the middle of the street by her ex-husband. Her...