Sufferer Hi, I'm New.

[Faith Hope Charity]

Is there somewhere I'm supposed to go to say hello? If here, then HELLO! :)

Thanks to Russ for moving my thread to Introductions.

Russ suggested I talk a bit about myself, but....Listen, thanks for having this site. I've never been around anyone who may understand me, and I'm finding it difficult to even say that.

 

[RussH]

Hi FHC I like your handle! but the greatest of these is charity.
Welcome to the forum, and yes you will meet people here who understand you, and that is an amazing blessing. I look forward to getting to know you here, and seeing your post.

You don't have to be afraid here, you are among people who will befriend you and be supportative of you.

 

[Faith Hope Charity]

I can't even start to post now without tearing up. It's stupid. Thanks for the welcome. I wasn't expecting it to be this emotional. I think this is a good thing, that I stumbled on your site. I'm sorry this is difficult for me. Too new. Anyway......your site looks amazing, I've known sites like this exist but have avoided them for the past 20 years. Thats how long I've had this ___. Thanks again, Russ.

 

[RussH]

That is ok, you have made the first big step by introducing yourself. So take your time, read the post others make, and allow yourself to become comfortable here. There is no hurry, nor is there any pressure.so when you are ready, then you can post.

 

[JEKBreatheandBelieve]

@Faith Hope Charity - Welcome. What @RussH is true- you will likely find people who will understand you on here. Definitely spend some time reading the posts of others and then you may become comfortable commenting on others' posts and then posting your own. Best wishes on your journey here and out in the world.

 

[Friday]

Welcome.

Same thing, here, maybe. For myself I ran as far and as fast as I could, and played normal for so long... That there are venues I can't even dip a toe into without shutting down, or spinning up, or my jaw locking shut.

Oy. I keep using this poor guy as an example, but this guy in my life that I know is amazing. Right up until I found out I might could talk with him about certain (cough, PTSD, cough) stuff. And now? Snort. I'm a bumbling idiot around him. It's getting better, but I spent so long following certain rules, that breaking my own rules has been. Hmmm. Challenging. There's an understatement.

S'alright.

 

[Smile]

I stalked the site for months before posting so your way ahead than me :)

Good going and welcome!

 

[Ghostybear73]

Welcome to the site, you will find a lot of support here!

 

[franciemarnie]

Howdy do!!

 

[intothelight]

Welcome and I hope you find the information and support here helpful.

 

[joeylittle]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Faith Hope Charity]

Thank you all for your kind encouragement. I am relieved I made it back. Snow wrote me a nice note, and in my response to her, I relized that although I've talked about PTSD, I've never written about it. Why is that so hard if I'm talking about it? Maybe reading my own thoughts. I really don't understand it to be honest. It's just hard. But I am back, a very good sign. I am sure you all know how avoidance plays into this ____