Hi all

[Jacqui C]

Hi Everyone,

I just recently joined this forum.  I have been struggling with PTSD from SA for years now and was looking for something new.  I am lucky enough to have a wonderful therapist, psychiatrist, EMDR specialist and supportive friends and family.  I just feel as though nothing has quite made me feel safe again to go to school or be out and about.  Looking forward to hearing everything you all have to offer.  

[Andrea1501]

Hello @Jacqui C, welcome to the forum. I am sorry to hear of your struggles with PTSD and I am very sorry that you do not feel safe at present. 

It is good to know that you have a lot of support.

I hope that you also find support and validation here and this will help you to feel safer. Please take your time to have a look around the forums and I hope that you will find that you are not alone in your struggles.

 

[MeBeMary]

Hi Jacqui,

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry you have endured trauma and still face struggles because of it. You have found a very supportive community. I can't say enough of how kind and understanding our members are. We are glad you have reached out and decided to join.

It's wonderful you have much support in your everyday life. There is never too much, so I hope you find this place a wonderful addition to your support system. There is something to be said about interacting with others who have walked similar shoes. Take your time and look around...jump in when you are ready.

Wishing you the best as you continue to move forward down this path, we call healing.

Mary

 

[snmls]

Welcome @Jacqui C

I'm sorry for the trauma you've experienced, but I'm glad you found the site and decided to join. I'm also glad to hear that you have a great therapist and care team and lots of support. Sometimes talking with other survivors can also be helpful. It can help you to feel less alone. We are all here to help each other heal in whatever way we can. You are welcome to post on the forums whenever you feel comfortable. Just reading posts is fine too. Wishing you all the best. 

[Dawn76]

@Jacqui C 

Welcome to After Silence. I'm sorry for what you have been through. You aren't alone. 

I hope you find being here helpful, this is a really supportive place to be with a lot of kind people willing to listen and sit with you and offer any support they can. 

A lot of us understand your struggle with feeling safe outside or in different settings. I have a hard time with that as well.  We'll get through it though

💛Dawn

[awi]

welcome

Edited July 2, 2024 by awi

[Doll6]

Welcome @Jacqui C. I hope you feel supported by our lovely community