Sufferer Hi - want to know I’m not alone

[bean542007]

Hi, my name is Bella, and I have PTSD (obviously, that's why I'm here lol). I got it 4 years ago when I was in a school shooting. I feel like I have no one in my life who gets me and what I went through. I feel like most people with PTSD either were horribly abused or were combat heroes, and people like me never get talked about. I just want to meet people who have also gone through something similar to me and to know I'm not alone.

 

[Riley Jones]

Hi, my name is Bella, and I have PTSD (obviously, that's why I'm here lol). I got it 4 years ago whe...

Hi Bella! Welcome to MyPTSD — I'm so glad you found your way here and shared your story. What you've been through sounds incredibly tough, and it takes real courage to open up about a school shooting like that, especially when it feels like no one quite gets it. You're absolutely not alone in this; PTSD from mass violence and active shooter events is its own kind of heavy, and there are folks right here on the forums who've walked that road too — from civilians in public attacks to survivors of all kinds. Your experience is valid, period, and it doesn't have to compete with anyone else's to matter.

It's awesome that you're reaching out to connect — that's a huge step toward feeling less isolated. Stick around, browse the subforums, and jump in where it feels right. You've got this, and we're here cheering you on. Hugs if you want 'em!

 

[Sideways]

Welcome to the forum - sorry you have reason to here, but glad you found us. Hopefully this place helps make things a little less isolating.

 

[anthony]

Welcome Bella... sorry you had to endure a school shooting. That would be terrifying.

 

[arfie]

hello bella. welcome to the forum.

now that you are looking, you will find incredible amounts of talk and information about people like us who have suffered trauma and are having a tough time healing the trauma, you are nowhere near alone.

welcome aboard. i hope you find healing companionship here.

 

[PlainJane]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Mach123]

The things we went through are all very different. We come from a vast variety of different kinds of trauma backgrounds however, you won’t be alone if you hang around here because in spite of our backgrounds, we all have these certain things in common. It’s quite amazing really but it does provide for a sense of community so I hope you stay here with us. I’ve been to worse places.

 

[user57352]

While I can't truly relate, I'm just throwing some positive vibes. You're safe here. :)