Pacific Northwest

[Xbreed]

Hello, How many hail from Washington State, Im From North Bend!

 

[DharmaGirl]

I'm from Washougal. It's on the Columbia River at the mouth of the gorge.

 

[katiekat]

I'm in pdx :)

 

[DharmaGirl]

Hi to both of you! Did you know there was a PTSD support group in Hillsboro? It is an awesome group but a bit too far for me.

 

[Xbreed]

I would prefer something more between me and Seattle

 

[DharmaGirl]

I didn't really know where North Bend is. I thought is was on the coast, maybe.

 

[TLight]

Hi, I'm in Snohomish!

 

[katiekat]

Is it just military PTSD people? Or all kinds? (not that I have anything against military folks, I just don't relate as well since I have trauma unrelated to war (and I am very sensitive to hearing those kinds of stories for some reason)

 

[DharmaGirl]

Its all kinds, katiekat. A lot of the people I chat with have PTSD from non military trauma. I'm sensitive to a lot of stories too.

 

[Xbreed]

You don't have to be a combat vet, to see/feel/experience trauma that will forever change your life!

 

[katiekat]

Thanks :) Xbreed, this I know. I just really don't want to feel out of my element if you know what I mean. I don't know what PTSD groups do, but I can only image people talk about their flashbacks and trauma and hearing stories about war is something I'd rather avoid. (doesn't mean I do not respect our soldiers and vets, I just want to feel comfortable and like I belong and can relate to people if I enter a setting like that) :)

 

[Bce]

Near Multnomah Falls in the Columbia Gorge.