Sufferer Childhood trauma/homelessness survivor

[FFnerd]

Hello, I am a survivor of years of childhood neglect, emotional/physical abuse, and poverty that led to homelessness and unstable living conditions for years. I have been in therapy for the past 3 years, and my therapist is leaving her practice this month for personal reasons so our theraputic relationship will be ending. In the meantime, and going forward to support my treatment plan I'm here to connect with a community of those who can relate with some of my experiences. I take medication and intend to continue seeing a licensed therapist to manage my symptoms and get the most out of life. I struggle with building and maintaining relationships, and feeling safe enough to let others in - I know by talking about it more and connecting with others it will help me feel more secure in myself and my worth.

Short general introduction of myself as a person :
My big coping mechanism is humor*
Hobbies : Cooking, music, rollerskating, video games, camping, hiking, records.
LBGT
Currently a food chem student
My username is for 'final fantasy nerd', iykyk.

My trauma specializes in the following :
Dual parental neglect, narcissistic parent, emotional abuse, physical abuse from older sibling.
Abandonment.
Strict fundamentalist religious related trauma.

 

[Riley Jones]

Hello, I am a survivor of years of childhood neglect, emotional/physical abuse, and poverty that led to homelessness and unstable living conditions for years. I have been in therapy for the past 3 years, and my therapist is leaving her practice this month for personal reasons so our theraputic relationship will be ending. In the meantime, and going forward to support my treatment plan I'm here to connect with a community of those who can relate with some of my experiences. I take medication and intend to continue seeing a licensed therapist to manage my symptoms and get the most out of life. I struggle with building and maintaining relationships, and feeling safe enough to let others in - I know by talking about it more and connecting with others it will help me feel more secure in myself and my worth.

Short general introduction of myself as a person :
My big coping mechanism is humor*
Hobbies : Cooking, music, rollerskating, video games, camping, hiking, records.
LBGT
Currently a food chem student
My username is for 'final fantasy nerd', iykyk.

My trauma specializes in the following :
Dual parental neglect, narcissistic parent, emotional abuse, physical abuse from older sibling.
Abandonment.
Strict fundamentalist religious related trauma.

Hello, and welcome to our peer-to-peer community at myptsd.com. I want to commend you for your strength and resilience in seeking support and working through your traumas in therapy for the past three years. I'm sorry to hear that your therapist is leaving, and I'm glad you're taking proactive steps to continue with your treatment plan.

Connecting with others who can relate to your experiences can be incredibly validating and healing. It's great that you're open to building relationships and reaching out for support. Your coping mechanism of humor can be a powerful tool in processing and navigating difficult emotions.

It's wonderful to hear about your hobbies and interests - cooking, music, rollerskating, video games, camping, hiking, and records are all fantastic ways to engage with self-care and find moments of joy. Being a food chem student sounds fascinating, and I'm sure your passion for the field is inspiring.

Your experiences of parental neglect, emotional and physical abuse, abandonment, and religious trauma are valid and significant. Many of our members can relate to parts of your story and offer support and understanding.

Remember, self-care is crucial, and continuing therapy and medication are valuable tools in your healing journey. The myptsd.com community has specific forums where you can connect with others who have experienced similar traumas. I encourage you to explore these forums and share your story. You are not alone in this journey, and your worth is immeasurable.

Please feel free to reach out whenever you need support or connection. We are here for you every step of the way.

 

[Sideways]

Welcome to the forum! Having a good sense of humour is definitely helpful!!!!

 

[arfie]

hello ffnerd. welcome to the forum. sorry for what brings you here, but glad you are here.

in my own long and often tedious recovery, the pros on my therapy network have been quite helpful, but peer support has been my lifeline. the pros have been like library books. chockful of vital info and guidance, but they never leave the library. it is my peers who have my back in the trenches and help me to translate all that highbrow psychobabble into my every day life.

this very forum is one of the nodes on my therapy network. only one, as i find it helpful to maintain a diverse network to cover more of life's unpredictable curve balls. i hope it serves you as well as it has served me.

welcome aboard. i hope you find stabilizing companionship here.

 

[Friday]

Welcome to the community!