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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...

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...

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...

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...

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'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...

Hi everyone, I've looked through the forum, but I don't know where to post my experience. I was a bystander to a fatal domestic violence dispute on Christmas Eve. The victim was a neighbor and their murder happened in front of their children, myself and my sibling, and fellow neighbors. Other...

Hi everyone, I'm feeling like I'm in a mental fog as I type this. I've been experiencing a lot of difficulty concentrating on my studies. I feel like I'm in a mental fog throughout the day. It comes and goes, mostly when I study. I've been experiencing PTSD and depressive symptoms since I was...