Some Of The Finest People I Have Never Met Are Here

[Deleted member 28740]

Just a thanks out to 'in' here. Different histories, lives and paths, burdens and demons. We share here in a way that is not open to most of us in our 'real' lives. PTSD makes real life so f***ing tough. I can't build a shell around me, and don't want to. I can take deep breaths here, spill my guts, get hugs, and feel real.

I guess I should pose a question. I just want to say thanks.

 

[Ronin]

Thank you for saying that.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I think that you are pretty special yourself. Thank you for being you.

 

[Recovery4Me]

@Changeling :hug::hug::hug:

I know what you mean. I often express gratitude for being heard here. I can't imagine life without you or any of our loving members. Within the past year, the partial chip on my shoulder that flared among other angry post...has lost a little of it's oomph. That is not to say, I am cured (of course) but to offer I am less angry from being heard and understood by my peers.

I saw others doing those same things or having the same flashback symptoms that I did: we sometimes even laughed in good humor on it together! Freedom...I gave my shame away and became proud to use words like 'self regulation of PTSD'. I do not care anymore who knows on the 'outside'. Yet this is all because of the opportunity within the board, the staff and the hearts within here.

So I thank you Changeling for the thread, your expression and my chance to offer thanks to you and those others but again.

Namaste...peace and prayers

 

[Deleted member 29920]

Amen, @Changeling :hug:

 

[Namenotdiagnosis]

I would like to say a very big Thankyou too for everyone who's supported me on this forum , before I found this I was very lonely and thought no one would understand me x but when I've read post so many times I e thought I know exactly how that feels x I don't think anyone but a sufferer can understand how another sufferer feels or how we cope on a daily basis x I'm so greatful for this forum x it really is my saving grace and one that I feel so safe with x Thankyou x

 

[Changing4Best]

I've been thinking of telling someone about the times I don't feel like myself. I want to tell this to a man who is interested in me, thinks I am pretty, etc. I really don't want to get involved with anyone, I don't want to be a wife, don't to have intimate relations, and so I feel like I could not be anyone's sweetheart.

It is so much easier to chat with folks here. Everyone understands. In real life, I have not really met anyone accept therapists and psychiatrists that understand.

 

[KwanYingirl]

@Changeling thank you for the expression of your gratitude. It was only by virtue of the unconditional support here that I finally after 50+ years found the courage to break the silence of my childhood abuse. I have made a lot of progress emotionally, using less meds and enjoy the exchange of ideas with like minded people.
Namaste
KYG

 

[Gadgie]

I've never actually met any of the members of this site, but when I'm in here I feel like I'm with friends.

People who can understand what PTSD can do to a person, and how it change our lives?

 

[hodge]

Love this thread and everything everyone has said. I feel the same.

 

[seedling]

When I'm having a hard time I often think of how I can turn to everyone here and get the support I need, find guidance and just read about other people going through the same thing.

It's like a tucked-away sanctuary I can retreat to where I know I'm understood.