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Post by Susan Peabody on Jan 4, 2016 16:08:22 GMT -8
PTSD is not just for soldiers . . .
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Post by Susan Peabody on Jan 4, 2016 16:17:45 GMT -8
In 1968 I was kidnapped at knife point and taken to a hotel where I was raped by two men who were high on drugs.
In 1970 my husband kept me hostage and beat me every day when I asked for a divorce. I got away when he fell asleep.
I survived domestic violence with a boyfriend.
Walking to the wash house in the seventies I was cornered by a group of teenagers and gang raped.
Ten years ago I was mugged in my car and my purse stolen.
According to my partner I scream at night in my sleep. I have nightmares all the time. I am afraid of the dark. I tremble easily. If you approach me and I do not see you first I have a startle response. It embarrasses my son.
I have been in treatment and wish I could afford that therapy which uses rapid eye movement.
I am a mess, but I am a SURVIVOR and I work with others as a wounded healer.
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Post by leahb on Jan 4, 2016 19:29:04 GMT -8
Susan-you've been through so much. I'm so glad you got into recovery and are still here. It sounds like you've lived a few lives. We're happy to have you-and very lucky  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 3:23:29 GMT -8
I have read the many traumatic horrifying events in your life Susan and I'm surprised your still standing, you may not feel it all the time but you have such strong inner strength to not only survive and thrive after but to be able to help other survivors to heal.
You give hope to us all.
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