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It's always all about control. They try to keep it even though they are (supposed to be) out of our lives and "moving on" with their own. I am so sad of the fact it seems as though he is using your daughter as a pawn. I hope you have a great visit if you get to see her. I will keep my...

Welcome Faye, I feel for you, sweetie. I know how hard it can get sometimes when you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. You have the nature of a caregiver to all around you and with the Ptsd a lot of time even thought they are good friends they don't truly understand the...

Hello and welcome to the group. It is hard to accept and understand, but how far you go is up to you. My best opinion is this...research, research, research. Anthony has a lot of great articles that explain Ptsd, its triggers, and tools to help. I have Ptsd, but I also care for three...

I went to the store with my oldest one day and we were in the toy aisle when he told me, "Mom I want a Woody!" before I could even stop myself I told him back "You will get one someday." Next thing I know people are looking around the corner and my face turned beet red when I thought about...

Okay, first, will be searching for the pool of fudge!!!:D I got fresh strawberries. And wish granted. You can see through things, but you live in a nudist colony/retirement community. I wish I could get rid of That mental picture!

I can't help but cry over all the lost souls, Ptsd or not, who feel so alone that they don't feel like they have a choice but to end their own life. Such a precious gift to have and being so sad and lonely that you were to prefer death over such intense misery. It angers me that there is not...

I think what I like most about the forum, even when there are the attacks (or defense) splits on any topic, is that everyone for the most part stays open-minded about everything. There is always conflict in any aspect of life but with the exception of outright meaness it is met with an equality...

ROTFLMAO!!! If my son were to be believed, I was the heathen with the cheese sauce as I fed my pet mammoth and chased the sabretooth out the door (there was probably a sloth in there somewhere but you know where it goes). Didn't think I was that old!? But, back on topic. I see that the...

I agree with what is being said. It is hard to sort out all of the different dimensions of what we are going through. But through the opportunity of having the structured "rules" (which I believe help with the chaos of our lives), and the honesty of others who have a more advanced knowledge...

Hi, and welcome. It is possible that your mind has made a connection that you might not be aware of. I have found in dealing with my boys (who are being bullied and have Ptsd) that it is bringing things to the surface that they haven't thought about for a while. They are all very young and...

That is such great news!!! I am relieved that none of you will have to worry about looking over your shoulder anymore. I wish you and your family the very best. Have fun and breathe and rest assured knowing that you are safe.

Progress comes slowly, sometimes stalls, sometimes even regresses then we move forward again. The thing your parents need to understand is that this can be lifelong. Ptsd doesn't go away overnight. Outside stressors can aggravate it as well. One of my triggers is if someone looks at me a...

I am glad to see there are others that actually watch the news. In a society hopped up on "reality TV" and who Paris is sleeping with now, most don't get a clear view. I am still skeptical about the news though because I think, like stated before, that there is bias in any network. Things get...

It's still early for you. How long have you been diagnosed if you don't mind my asking? We all get that feeling of going into the cave. When you are ready you will be able to ask family for help. If they want to learn, they have a section on here that is for carer's of people with Ptsd. It...

Welcome. Don't give up hope. You are still young and have a lot to offer in life. It won't be easy, but it will get tolerable after a while. It is always easier to open up when you don't have to worry about who you are. But we don't judge here. We are all in this together and sometimes it...

I am thankful for the three precious angels that are my boys. I am thankful for my family and friends. And I am thankful that I was led here to all of you.

Bang your head portable Brick wall. For the times you want to beat yourself. Save the middleman.

I say have at it. I just bought a model of the USS Constitiution as I served as SK (Storekeeper,supplies) on her refit. It took forever but bought a sense of pride. Next up, this next weekend I am taking the kids in jammies (me too!!!) and we are going to the drive in. YEAH!!! I thought...

Hi to you Serene: (you also Joyce and Talya), I hope you will find what you need. Keep moving forward, as hard as it may seem sometimes, but you will find a lot of support and information as well. The articles section that Anthony has is great reading to help you understand Ptsd and...

No offense taken at all as you are absolutely right. I always try to fight the anger I feel at my ex because not so much what he did to me but to my children. Sometimes I need that little bit of constructive critisism to bring me back to what I need to focus on. The circle needs to end with...

Thank you so much, to both of you. It is so sad that I have this hidden pair of balls when I go into anger mode and when it affects my kids. But I ended up bawling for NO reason whatsoever today when I was grocery shopping and I just felt empty. I feel like I need someone to just knock me...

Hugs are always appreciated. I had them trying to come over back and forth all day until I just told them if they kept it up I would call the cops. You are right though I was so amped. I am more than relieved though that my kids didn't see. I did tell them too that they are not allowed...

Rebuilding: Welcome to the forum. I understand how hard it has to be for you. I just got out 2 years ago with my three boys. I know you may feel lost and confused and unsure of what do I do now? I still feel that way sometimes. Especially after losing support like that, for which I am...

How in the world do you tell friends that they need to leave their issues at the door when it brings triggers in with it? I use 'friends' somewhat loosely as I just met them a while back and all of them act about as infantile as my boys (7-8-9) sometimes. All lower 20's (not trying to...

It is very hard to find that middle ground when you have coping techniques that become harmful or self destructive. I did it myself the other day and didn't even realize it. I had a comb with a metal pick on it and I got so stress and upset because I was triggered I guess I kept scratching at...