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    I bought something back

    I bought something back from the past.I had a Craftsman toolbox I bought used from the 1960s when I was 16 years old.Was my first toolbox.Did save the money up for it working.It was a family that was selling things,their dad passed away and went to the estate sale selling his stuff.I checked it...
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    I look back on a great decision in my life

    I look back on a great decision in my life,enlisting in the Marines.My life was messed up a little hanging around certain bad people.Finally one day at school,a Marines recruiter was there and I was 18 at the time.Asked him questions about enlisting and did give me his card calling him making...
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    Went camping

    I went camping this weekend.My boyfriend Alex's family has property and they get together every 3rd weekend of August each year.This includes his other family members.Alex has 2 nieces that like me very well,14 year old Taylor and 12 year old Missy.They are his sister Laura's 2 daughters.Ran up...
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    My twin sister and i sleep better now

    My twin sister Liz and I now sleep well at night,we reunited with our bio mom for the first time.It was emotional and tearful going through a box of tissues.We learned why she gave up for adoption,15 years old at the time and wanted a better life for us.This we both understood why she did this...
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    Sexual Assault Had a flashback monday night

    I had a flashback Monday night.I was brutally sexually assaulted and raped me when I was 16 years old.This was in 1995 and 3 seniors decided to find a girl under class for no reason to do this.They chose me handcuffing and tied my legs so I could not fight back after abducting me.This hit my dad...
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    My daughter and i don't forget 2 years ago

    My 18 year old daughter and I don't forget 2 years ago.She had an ex boyfriend that would not leave her alone and it was after she broke up with him.He could not take it seriously.Had the cops come out and he got out of a restraining order in court.We were so mad and it made us angry.Finally one...
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    Much happier now

    I am much happier now,met a new guy in my life and he is a real man.Treats me right and we met 3 weeks ago.His name is Alex and met him through a cousin of mine.Alex is an amazing guy and he has change my life around since we started dating on June 5th.We both have a lot of things in common,love...
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    I Am Going To Be A Grandmother For The First Time

    I am going to be a grandmother for the first time.Found out my oldest son's girlfriend of 2 years is pregnant with their first child.It has put another chapter in my life.My oldest son is 21 and knows the word responsibility very well.I am proud of him stepping up knowing he has to help out.They...
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    Saw The Doctor Today And Got The News

    I saw my doctor today and got the news.I noticed a lump starting in my left breast that was bothering me a little bit,this was on Saturday.I did get in today and I have breast cancer.Mom saw it too and said I better get it checked out.I knew that I was at risk of this happening being 38 years...
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    Very Happy With My Progress

    I am very happy with my progress and the therapist I see says I am doing great.It has not been over night,one step at a time.My PTSD came from the physical and verbal abuse my ex husband put me through.Therapist says we have things to work on still.My step dad and mom were there for support...
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    Family And Friends Have Been Good To Me

    My family and friends have been good to me and been there for support.They care about me a lot and knew something was wrong with me before being diagnosed with PTSD.It was with my step dad,mom and my 2 step brothers including my twin sister at first.Then it was with my friends including my...
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    Decided to visit my dad's grave this morning

    I decided to visit my bio dad's grave,he passed away when I was 14 years and hit me very hard.He was only 40 years old when he passed,a fatal heart attack which he would not get checked out.We were close and have some of his things in memory of him.He was a mechanic at a Chrysler dealership,have...
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    Sufferer Hello,new To Forum

    Hello,I am Claire and I have PTSD and was diagnosed with this last month.A couple of symptoms I had were could not sleep at night,was not being myself and had nightmares.My PTSD comes from the physical and verbal abuse my ex husband put me through.It was horrible and a mess what he did to me.I...
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