Have I Got Any Strength To Keep Going

[Ellabella44]

sammy hard for me to give or accept hugs right now as well, been working on it with my kids, this was special occasion, you needed one :)

 

[shimmerz]

It takes a village to raise a child, I think it takes a forum to heal a PTSD Survivor

Yes, I have used it all of my life. It is beautiful, isn't it. This forum is absolutely a tribe, and a great one at that!

 

[City Slicker]

I am not a very good runner so I might have to try and walk alongside of some of you

@Sammyiam, I am a runner so the imagery you used brought a warm smile.

A number of years ago, I decided to get back into running so I took a couple of free classes offered by my local running club. I was slow, awkward, nauseous, in pain. I thought the others in the club would be irritated with me - this 'bull-in-a-china-shop newbie who did nothing but slow them down but I kept at it.

I noticed runners would run to me then slow down and walk when they got to me. There was never much conversation - then after a few meters they would run off. I didn't realize at first what was happening but then I finally figured it out.

The presence and grace of other runners in the class that would see me and quietly slow down to simply walk beside me and share some road with me when I was struggling was an experience I had never had before.

I use these images and metaphors to this day in my work and for managing my struggles with PTSD

I would be honoured to walk beside you anytime.

 

[Tinyflame]

Same here @Sammyiam , like @City Slicker said.

You DO do that IRL- you just did for me. :)

I totally relate & understand & feel the same. I am glad you posted. :tup: :hug: :hug: :hug:

 

[Sammyiam]

Thanks everyone for your help, I think we all feel like this at times. That is when it is really nice to belong to a place like this so we can all help each other when one is feeling down, their is always someone else that is not having such a bad day to help you back up, and in return I hope I can repay the kind words and help for you when you are feeling down.

Thanks

Sammy