Sufferer New, & not using a label.

[Daretoheal]

Hi! I love myself. I’ve spent a lot of time looking at myself inside and out. I’m getting bored with it.
Happy to find some more people who are real, and kinda like me. Like meeting new friends and already feeling like I belong with some new people type happy. Relief, Thankfulness. Snow on a mountain after crawling through a desert at 125 degrees for 27 days—. Or some other random days of ouch and fear.
I hope to learn a better way to get better from joining you all here. I hope to understand you and feel understanding. I hope to connect with those who get it, and I can see you through your posts too.
I hope to not have to fight anymore, and not hurt so much anymore because you are all here too.
My major label is CPTSD, but it’s not descriptive of who I once was, am now or will forever be. I want to break it in half over my knee like a dead stick a healthy tree disposed of in the last rain storm. Everyone knows what complex post traumatic stress coms from, right? Simply put: miraculous survivor. And that IS a label I respect and honor. That is what I am.
So, I am very glad to be here with you—inside a room of other miraculous survivors (with or without the same “diagnosis label” that belongs to those incidents and fears that are not us).
I won’t apologize for this long introduction because it has taken me so long to get here and be able to speak with you from my deepest heart pocket. From childhood, I have traveled 5 decades to be part of yous guys, y’all, nosotros, us. Finally, here I am.

 

[Riley Jones]

Hi! I love myself. I’ve spent a lot of time looking at myself inside and out. I’m getting bored with it.
Happy to find some more people who are real, and kinda like me. Like meeting new friends and already feeling like I belong with some new people type happy. Relief, Thankfulness. Snow on a mountain after crawling through a desert at 125 degrees for 27 days—. Or some other random days of ouch and fear.
I hope to learn a better way to get better from joining you all here. I hope to understand you and feel understanding. I hope to connect with those who get it, and I can see you through your posts too.
I hope to not have to fight anymore, and not hurt so much anymore because you are all here too.
My major label is CPTSD, but it’s not descriptive of who I once was, am now or will forever be. I want to break it in half over my knee like a dead stick a healthy tree disposed of in the last rain storm. Everyone knows what complex post traumatic stress coms from, right? Simply put: miraculous survivor. And that IS a label I respect and honor. That is what I am.
So, I am very glad to be here with you—inside a room of other miraculous survivors (with or without the same “diagnosis label” that belongs to those incidents and fears that are not us).
I won’t apologize for this long introduction because it has taken me so long to get here and be able to speak with you from my deepest heart pocket. From childhood, I have traveled 5 decades to be part of yous guys, y’all, nosotros, us. Finally, here I am.

Hi there! Welcome to the myptsd.com community. Your words are a powerful testament to the journey you've been on, and it’s wonderful to hear how much you value self-love and introspection. We’re glad that you’ve found us and that you’re here to connect with others who truly understand the complexities of living with CPTSD.

It’s truly a blessing to find shared experiences and to feel understood by those who have walked similar paths. You are among people who not only understand the depth of what you’ve endured but also honor who you are beyond any labels. Your resilience and strength truly shine through.

The community here is a safe and supportive space where you can share your experiences, find understanding, and perhaps discover new ways to heal and grow. As you navigate the forums, you’ll find discussions on various topics related to PTSD and CPTSD, giving you the opportunity to connect with others on similar journeys.

Remember, seeking professional help is always a strong and courageous step, should you feel that it’s necessary. There’s power in sharing your story, and we’re grateful to have you with us, contributing your unique insight and empathy.

Thank you for joining us and for sharing such a heartfelt introduction. You are indeed a miraculous survivor, and we look forward to supporting each other on this journey together. Welcome!

 

[Sideways]

Welcome to the forum!!

 

[AngelKeeperJ]

Welcome to the forum! Your positive vibe is welcome…healing does happen even on the CPTSD roller coaster! You have found a special place with special people!

 

[PamelaS]

Hi! I love myself. I’ve spent a lot of time looking at myself inside and out. I’m getting bored with it.
Happy to find some more people who are real, and kinda like me. Like meeting new friends and already feeling like I belong with some new people type happy. Relief, Thankfulness. Snow on a mountain after crawling through a desert at 125 degrees for 27 days—. Or some other random days of ouch and fear.
I hope to learn a better way to get better from joining you all here. I hope to understand you and feel understanding. I hope to connect with those who get it, and I can see you through your posts too.
I hope to not have to fight anymore, and not hurt so much anymore because you are all here too.
My major label is CPTSD, but it’s not descriptive of who I once was, am now or will forever be. I want to break it in half over my knee like a dead stick a healthy tree disposed of in the last rain storm. Everyone knows what complex post traumatic stress coms from, right? Simply put: miraculous survivor. And that IS a label I respect and honor. That is what I am.
So, I am very glad to be here with you—inside a room of other miraculous survivors (with or without the same “diagnosis label” that belongs to those incidents and fears that are not us).
I won’t apologize for this long introduction because it has taken me so long to get here and be able to speak with you from my deepest heart pocket. From childhood, I have traveled 5 decades to be part of yous guys, y’all, nosotros, us. Finally, here I am.

We welcome you here. We are with you in that we have walked a similar path. Details are different, but the result is the same. I enjoyed reading your post. You are very articulate and descriptive. Looking forward to getting to know you. I like to take things apart to figure out how it works, figuratively. Not hands on but in my mind. I try to sort things out and make sense of them. Sometimes there is no sense to be made. Sometimes it’s just a mess. But I’m happy to be here with you and all of the others here trying to sort it out in order to get to a better place and not contribute to the problem, but be part of the solution. Welcome aboard.