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Here's what I think, take it or leave it. The best thing to do for your boys is to set an example that it's okay to have a multitude of emotions and not be ashamed of those emotions. Show them the reality of life that it has its ups and its downs and everything isn't perfect all the time. Set...

That feeling of abandonment by the people he loved most at a time when he needed them most is going to make it so hard for him to become vulnerable in a relationship again. His berating himself is the wall he's built to save himself from pain and disappoinment. Stay patient and unconditional...

I'm scratching my head here because it sounds like you're talking about me I am the same way in that I portray myself as having it all together and having all the confidence in the world that way no one can really see how vulnerable I really am. I'm terrible at taking compliments because I'm so...

You don't really have to tell them anything it's none of their business the details of your leave of absence. I agree that you should just tell them that you had health concerns which has been dealt with. Remember those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

My fiance is my biggest supporter and I'm very lucky for that, but when it comes to PTSD he's walking around in the dark. I'm having a hard time making him see that despite how much I love him, there will ALWAYS just be some things I'll never share with him. Trouble trying to make him understand...

Welcome VeteranFF. As an EMT/FF myself my heart truly goes out to you. My diagnosis was the result of a mass casualty incident. Any time you need someone to talk, be it PTSD, or just to 'talk shop' I am here for you. Feel free to contact me.

Hi MovingForward and welcome to the forum. My diagnoses came after a mass casualty incident where I was one of the first on the scene, the gunfire still rings in my ears. Anytime you want to talk to another Emergecy Medical Pro. I am here. I find it easier sometimes to share with others in the...

I have been searching for the longest time for a support group in Lancaster, PA. There doesn't seem to be any unfortunately. The idea of starting a support group piques my interest but not sure that it's something I would want to tackle on my own. I'm always willing to chat with anyone who has...

29 F in Lancaster PA. Always looking for a friend, seems they are few and far between these days.

If I had to choose a song that I feel that I relate to it would have to be.... Vincent by Don McLean Two lines that I especially like "For they could not love you But still your love was true " "But I could have told you, Vincent This world was never meant For one as beautiful as you "

It's not often, or perhaps it's never been, that I have encountered another public servant who's service has led to PTSD. Often times I feel quite alone as if not adequate enough to handle the situations that my career path had set before me, when it seems others facing the same situation cope...

Hi. I am 29 year old EMT from U.S. Several years ago I responded to a mass casualty emergency call and found myself one of the first emergency responders on the scene of a school shooting where 10 little girls ages 6-12 had been taken hostage and later shot. 5 of those little girls died that...