Can We Be Friends?

[Marie]

Hi. I'm 42 and finally found a therapy group (Yes, group) that understands, gets it, and works with everything not just one thing. And because of it I have lost the love of my life of 13 years. Because I am getting better.

I am a victim of repeated abuse by family and friends - all total the therapy group guesses over 30 years worth. But, I smile I laugh, I giggle at funny things. I survived it all. Even the most recent events this past year.

I am looking for friends. People who understand why a stranger makes you nervous, why a vehicle following you a little too close scares you. Why Wal-Mart at 3am is better than 12pm. People who get that it will never go away.

I am looking for friends who get that PTSD is a part of it. Depression is a part of it. Internal and External Physical trauma is a part of it. And you can't fix just one part of the whole.

I am Marie. I am intelligent, proud, strong, sweet, caring, silly, goofy, and I dance in the rain. Who are you and can we be friends? :dance:

 

[Lucycat]

Hi Marie,
Welcome to the forum.:)

I am sure you will find many new friends on here
Regards
Lucy x

 

[leanne1321]

Welcome Marie,

Glad you found us and it sounds like you're in quite a good place!

As Lucy said, I'm sure you'll make some friends here.

Leanne

 

[Marie]

Thanks. I wasn't in such a good place two weeks ago believe me. It goes up and down with time. I was recommended this site by one of my "team". :)

 

[Nyx]

Welcome, Marie. It's nice to meet you :) Glad to hear you're fighting it with everything you've got.:thumbsup:

 

[Marie]

Dr. Myhre is the best. A year ago I couldn't function. Beaten by ex. Left for dead - lost twins, away from friends n family. Got back here to the island and got the best team ever. He started with balancing meds - not therapy. Why do therapy when your chemicals are all goofed?? After a fairly decent handle on this we worked on the last issue - not the first. IF you cannot handle the trauma of 30+ years ago without cracking - try something recent - and easier. Now we are building a stronger me - ready to face that daemon that started it all.

 

[stormy]

Hi Marie!

Welcome to the forum! :hug:I am sure you will find much support and understanding here, just as I have.
I totally understand the walmart and car driving too close thing, I panic with them both.
But we always have "dancing in the rain" that is soooo fun! One of my favorite things to do, literally.
:dance:

 

[Deaf Global Nomad]

Hi Marie!

I'm glad you have found this wonderful place. I just found it recently through the main PTSD forum and have found it to be really helpful.

It also sounds like you have found some good support in real space (vs. just cyberspace). That is excellent! It can't get much better than that.

Take a look around and feel free to join in on any of the discussions! It definitely sounds like you have a great sense of humor!

Take care.

 

[cherryblossom]

Hello Marie :peekaboo:

Welcome to the forum :wave:

 

[Marie]

Hi gang. Thanks. Or as we say here - Mahalo.

 

[Deaf Global Nomad]

Mahalo back at you!

 

[Mitzi]

Hi and welcome!!! :)