Huntsville, Tx

[Goose]

Umm well I guess I'm just looking for someone I can talk to and someone who understands PTSD. I have no family so I'm hoping I can make some new friends who understand me.

 

[Ron]

Nice to meet you Goose! Make yourself at home here, the forum is a healing place. It's a safe place for me to talk about my stuff. The more I talk about my trauma the less power it has over me. I wish I did this 18 years ago. But, back then, all I was consumed by was physical rehabilitation and re-training.I was totally ignorant of PTSD. I never talked to anyone about the horror I endured. I unconsiously buried it away in my mind. The time to heal is here and now in this place.

 

[Goose]

Nice to meet you too. Im still a little unsure of the site. This is the first time I've ever willing tried to talk to anyone about my disorder. I was diagnosed 10 years ago. But after struggling all these years I've finally decided to try to do something about it. Honestly I know very little about PTSD and I'm not quite sure I understand it fully. The only thing I do know is what I've experienced over the years and all the damage my trauma made. I have no idea where to start.

 

[Ron]

This is "the" place for trauma survivors to let their hair down lol. Don't worry about talking about your truama here. I'm listening.:)

 

[Goose]

Thanks:)

 

[Ron]

I hope things are getting better!

 

[Ron]

I apologize if I offended you in any way. I was trying to help, and I may have poured it on too strong. Please forgive me.

 

[soulofLC]

Hello Goose, I live in Houston close to the Med Center. Have you found any people to meet up with? I would love to find a group or someone to talk to in person. While we do not live that close considering the sprawling nature of Houston, you are not all that far away, really. If you are still interested, we can meet in between and talk. I have family, but they are not very understanding about my condition, which increases my sense of isolation. So I know how alone you must be feeling. Let me know if you want to meet up.

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[Goose]

Im sorry for the late responce. I kinda gave up on this site and havent been on for a while. Id be happy to talk to you about things but I dont think I could meet with you in person. I have many issues with being around people that I do not know and I rarely leave the hous. But I would gladly email or txt and maybe work up to phone calls. Again sorry for the late responce. Have a great day.

 

[soulofLC]

Hi Goose, I understand your hesitancy. I am also self-protective, have been hurt a lot and have family, but not so supportive. Communicating through this site works best for me right now. Is that not an option for you? I am sorry if you have given up on the site. I have had a few wacks myself, but generally have had a good experience. Let me know if you are willing to continue in this way.

 

[Goose]

No getting on here is fine.

 

[anthony]

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