Hello All!

[Three Kids mum]

Just a quick introduction about me, my spouse is the PTSD sufferer (well we both are, but I don't have to tell you that here). Two tours of Iraq he certainly has seen his share. He has done inpatient for 2 months and "tries" to continue on outpatient. He is also now in AA, so I suppose that he is making strides. While he focuses on himself I find myself searching for some type of group for support for what I am going through as well. Hopefully I can find some of it here....

 

[BigBear]

Hi Three Kids Mom,

Visit the supporters forums. There's a lot there. Also, find people you can relate to and talk to them.

Bear

 

[cherryblossom]

Welcome to the forum Three Kids Mom :)

You will find lots of support here, from other's whose support their loved ones who have PTSD.

It sounds like hubby is doing a lot of hard work to manage his PTSD. But you are right, you need support too, and somewhere to vent and ask for support and advice - and you are in the right place.

All the best
CB

 

[Zipperhead]

I know here in Canada there are supportes groups. They are near most bases, and I think they probably help. I suppose I really should suggest to my wife to find one, but that would be a new step in me admitting I have a problem. Still, she knows they exist, and I would support her if she decided to check one out. I go to a peer spport group on Tuesday nights. I am new to the group, and haven't really settled in yet. But I am hoping something good might come from it.

I have read a few posts from supporters on this forum. I'm trying to understand what my wife is going through, and hoping it will help me say what she needs to hear. Talking about my situation to her is hard, and I avoid it. The fights start to easy, and leave me feeling like I've failed again. Sabotaging my own efforts to make peace. But I continue to read, praying that one day I will see what I need, and communications will start again. It's hard to communicate when you don't feel safe.

Al

 

[Three Kids mum]

What you say sounds so familiar AI, from the spouse support part, if I ever voice what I feel he feels that he has failed, and that isn't my intent. I find myself always censoring what I say....

Hang in there, it is wonderful that you have recognized that there is an issue!

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[Three Kids mum]

Thanks CB, I'm hoping to find some help here. I suppose that I should hop over to the support thread....

 

[cherryblossom]

Yeah - get yourself over there :D