How to talk to your kids about the causes of your ptsd

[DharmaGirl]

I keep an open relationship with my son, since he was 15 when my symptoms started. Up until then I had been a nurse, we went on a lot of trips together, he rode horses 2 or 3 times a week, and I was emotionally available to him. Then I had a breakdown and was hospitalized many, many times. My ex was renting my shop from me, and kept him informed more than he needed to know. As I got better, he would ask questions and tell me about his anger and fear, and I let him. I explained what I wanted to, and assured him his anger and fear was a normal reaction to what happened. It has made us closer.

 

[hithere]

honestly not sure.
i think it was okay
we talked about my messed up family history and explained wh...

Wow thank you for sharing the update because I have been wondering. I think only positives will come from this. I was thinking this is also part of your daughter "growing up" and those important moments. I hope your relationship grows positively from this for her and for you. Thanks, again for sharing your experience. It's help me.