Response to wedding invitation

[magnor]

I don't know how to respond to a wedding invitation.
I have PTSD and CPTSD. And the person is a family member but I have not spoken to them nor have they been apart of my life in maybe 20+ years.
I don't know how to address the note. Do I say:
"Hello, _____
I'm sorry but I will have to decline this invitation due to PTSD.
I apologize for not being able to attend but wish you the best of luck.
Best,
_______"


or is saying I have PTSD sharing too much?
My family of origin is troubled and I have been brought up isolated from many of my cousins because of my NM and the fighting she has done with her side of her family. I don't know how much I should share. But I feel I should say something explaining why I can't attend.
Long story short, I just need help in drafting this note. If you can help me, I would appreciate it. I'm kind of lost and second guessing myself.

 

[somerandomguy]

I don't think they need to know about the PTSD. Usually just respectfully declining and sending a gift is fine.

 

[magnor]

I will write a note and decline but unfortunately, I do not have any money to send a gift. Thank you.

 

[Mee]

I agree with somerandomguy. I am pretty open about my ptsd and rape but not with my family and not people I have not been in contact with for 20 years. It doesn’t serve me nor does it serve them.

A polite declining note with a line hoping that their day is wonderful and their marriage happy.