Rene

[Rene Judd]

Well, I am absolutely 100% new to this. I am from western New York, and my husband of a little over a year (although we have been together for almost 6) has recently been diagnosed with severe PTSD. I always knew there were things about his childhood that were horrible, and even as I learn more, he says he hasnt even gotten to the worst of it. He started to deal with things years ago before us, but never got in too deep or finished. Now, I guess his grandmother's death, seeing his mother for the first time in 17 years, learning about lies he was told when his parents divorced, and then me threatening to leave as I found out he had slept with my best friend have all just brought everything to a head, and he was told that he either had to deal with it, or it would kill him. We had several very wonderful years, he has helped to raise my four children and we have a 4-year old son. I couldnt just throw it all away, and even before he got to the point of no return so to speak, I had told him that I would give him a second chance, as I took our marriage vows very seriously. He has started counseling through an EAP program at work, but we are having a hard time finding anyone in the area who deals with or specializes in PTSD. Oddly enough he works with vets with PTSD. I am 3 credit hours shy of finally getting my Master's degree in Special Education. My family is my life, and I really want to hold it all together. Oh, well. Dont know what else to add, so any questions are welcome. I have ordered some books that I hope will help, but I am feeling rather isolated and lonely.

 

[Sandra]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[atl22]

Welcome to the forum, Rene.

You might want to go to the Supporter's section and read some of the stories there. There is also a section of recommended books and if you have any questions, try the search function because there might already be a thread that might answer your questions.