Sending A "hello" To Everyone

[Sayre]

Hi, my therapist suggested I join the forum as part of the process of overcoming my PTSD that is due to physical, sexual and emotional childhood abuse. She researched the site, and after I read some of the threads, it sounds like a place where I can find additional support as I struggle through this process. At this point, I'm pretty good at grounding, since I studied Tai Chi, but I'm having an awful time with containment. I do have recurring flashbacks with somatic responses which are extremely disturbing. This is actually the first time I have spoken about the PTSD other than in therapy or to my closest friend. I have felt very alone as I struggled with pieces of this my entire life, and even more during the past couple years when the rest of the memories began surfacing. I hope to find assistance here and hopefully, I can also be of assistance to others by sharing some of my experiences and the knowledge I'm gaining as I work through this.

 

[intothelight]

Hi Sayre,

Welcome to the Forum. Sometimes the hardest step is that first post, and be proud that you did it. I hope you find the information and support helpful as you work on healing.

Take care.
Debbie

 

[Kim]

Welcome to the forum.

Thank you for sharing some of your story with us.

 

[Ron]

Welcome!

 

[sbump]

Welcome

 

[Lucycat]

Hi and welcome Sayre,
You might also like to take a look in at the 'sister site' Surviving Sexual Abuse (SSA) .
[DLMURL]http://sexabuse.ptsdforum.org/[/DLMURL]

Best Wishes
Lucy x

 

[Sayre]

Thank you, Lucy x, I wasn't aware of the sister site (SSA). I'll have to go check it out.

I'm finding it really hard to wrap my mind around using the forums as a source of help. It feels so exposed, and I have spent my whole life being very private with my thoughts and emotions.

Thanks again,

Sayre

 

[Muzikluvr]

Hey Sayre,

Welcome to the forum. :)

 

[Froggie]

Quite late, but welcome to the forum

 

[petalissimo]

Hi, it will be great to learn from you, KC

 

[Nighthawk]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[AngelKeeperJ]

Hi! Welcome to the site!:cool:
Hope to see you around! Online support can be very helpful. Two of my dearest friends I met on an online support group. I've even met them!!