bohemianred
New Here
Hello! I've been so isolated for so long and I hate it! It's the complete opposite of who I was before the PTSD...but I've found so few friends or family or even support services that really get PTSD-even in the public mental health community around here...so I've found it easier not to expose myself to the unsympathetic. I would love to find friends to socialize with who also may need to breath at times and not have the duress of those who don't get it, or expect you to "get over it". The other issue I've encountered in being lumped into the mental health stigma is that group activities available seem to be predominantly for those with severe handicaps...subsequently I feel even more out of sorts there. I have PTSD, but I am still educated, capable.
I was born in a small town in NY state bordering QC...and I'm a bit of a redneck so to speak, my idea of fun would be mudding, off-roading, camping sort of thing. In the winter months I used to enjoy ice fishing (mostly hanging in the shack near the wood stove, cause I hate the cold) but loved ski-doo-ing too when the opportunity arose. Since leaving my abusive ex and attempting to protect our daughter (who also has PTSD, due to actually witnessing the violence), I've had a really hard time with the legal system empowering him...anyway BIG MESS still ongoing. Finances are tight and those enjoyable activities seem to be less of an option these days. I've taken a liking to cooking. TV occupies my time, reading, and finding ways to keep stress free.
So I'm a tomboy-type who generally gets along well with men more than women (I have found enormous support from male friends, while I feel abandoned by my female friends), but I am a lady, despite my more manly interests. This summer, one of my dearest and closest friends passed away, other friends are busy or in relationships. I've got no company for football season! So, if there is anyone out there who might want to find a place to watch a game or a group for potluck, movies, whatever....let's do something!
I was born in a small town in NY state bordering QC...and I'm a bit of a redneck so to speak, my idea of fun would be mudding, off-roading, camping sort of thing. In the winter months I used to enjoy ice fishing (mostly hanging in the shack near the wood stove, cause I hate the cold) but loved ski-doo-ing too when the opportunity arose. Since leaving my abusive ex and attempting to protect our daughter (who also has PTSD, due to actually witnessing the violence), I've had a really hard time with the legal system empowering him...anyway BIG MESS still ongoing. Finances are tight and those enjoyable activities seem to be less of an option these days. I've taken a liking to cooking. TV occupies my time, reading, and finding ways to keep stress free.
So I'm a tomboy-type who generally gets along well with men more than women (I have found enormous support from male friends, while I feel abandoned by my female friends), but I am a lady, despite my more manly interests. This summer, one of my dearest and closest friends passed away, other friends are busy or in relationships. I've got no company for football season! So, if there is anyone out there who might want to find a place to watch a game or a group for potluck, movies, whatever....let's do something!
