No One Understands Me.

[smooch]

I was abused most of my life. First by my father then my husband. I have pstd and other problems. My pstd is so severe that I cannot work and people don't understand why and they do not care to understand why. I tell my mother that I am overwelmed and she tells me she is overwelmed. I tell my mother that my memory is shot and she tells me hers is too and so on. I am tired of trying to get people to understand.

 

[Sandra]

Welcome to the board Smooch. I'm sure you will make lots of friends here and will help you on your journey.

 

[Deleted member 6617]

Welcome to the forum. You have come to the right place to find people who understand. Here you are accepted and listened to. Hope you find some peace in this place.

 

[cherryblossom]

I'm sure you will find plenty of people here who understand you.

Welcome to the forum. :D

 

[a3a2]

Welcome to the forum. We are listening.

 

[Jaybird3939]

Hi Smooch,
Unfortunately, even people who have been through rough times cannot understand what people like you & I have to deal with when severely traumatized. I was a witness to my parents' murder (& luckily escaped myself) at the age of 15. I pretty much have no memories of life again until about 19 or 20. People would ask me "Don't you remember doing so-and-so or going here or there?" & Don't understand when I say no. It was my mind's way of protecting me until I could step back in to life. That was many,many years ago, & people will still tell me to 'just get over it' or something equally as offensive. People are around who understand & that's what makes a place like this so great. No judgments, no weird looks or offensive questions. Talk to whoever you can that may understand or come here & vent. The worst thing is to let it bottle up...for me that leads to nightmares, night terrors and hopefully not back in to the bottle. Best of luck & if you need a sympathetic ear, you know where to find it.
Janine

 

[DHC]

Hi Smooch,
I can sure relate to what you wrote.
Welcome to the forum.
DHC

 

[smooch]

Thank you all. I'm so stressed out and tired that I feel like I am elderly.

 

[Srain]

Welcome to the site Smooch,

I'm sorry your feeling so bad, it can be rough. I read what your mother does and I hear my mother doing the same thing: minimizing and taking the focus off of you and making it all about her. No support or concern. :cautious:

Here you will get support, understanding, and information that will help. You will not be minimized. Take good care.

Peace,
Rain

 

[jo may]

Hi smooch and welcome to the forum:)

You've found a safe place to talk, vent or just ask questions.

Take care
JM

 

[smooch]

Welcome to the site Smooch,

I'm sorry your feeling so bad, it can be rough. I read what your mother does and I hear my mother doing the same thing: minimizing and taking the focus off of you and making it all about her. No support or concern. :cautious:

Here you will get support, understanding, and information that will help. You will not be minimized. Take good care.

Peace,
Rain

Next time I talk to my mother I will suggest to her that she go into therapy, since she has all my symptoms.

 

[Jaybird3939]

Hi, Smooch
Checking in to see how you're feeling. I hope less tired & a little more hopeful. Take care & I hope to hear from you.
Janine