Oh dear. Anthony with all the focus on Evie your excellent post was quite forgotten. I did mean to comment on it.
I have been pondering Evie driving, and the more I think of it, the more I think you are correct, the sooner the better. I remember when I learned to drive, it made me feel such an adult, though I was only 16 at the time. It occurred to me tonight that Evie has missed out on that feeling, missed that important life experience and transition into adulthood. Truthfully, there are a number of adult activities she has not experienced, being 17 at the time of the trauma and somewhat frozen in time since then. So perhaps its time for her to do a little catching up. It occurred to me also that the confidence and independence she will gain from driving may actually prevent her from running off again. If she feels she can come and go and she pleases, perhaps she wont feel so trapped and panic.
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Originally Posted by anthony I know this may not be the most appropriate time, but I have never hid this point from anyone here, PTSD is a killer, in more ways than one. People must recognise this, being the sufferer themselves and those around the sufferer, the family and support systems. PTSD can and will kill, and does so every day in various ways when untreated, when uncontrolled. |
I was going to comment on this as well, I had much more to say but I suddenly feel quite tearful again. I promise to continue on another occasion. Anthony, thank you for your insight.