Cindy:

My family is the exact same. If they admit that I have PTSD then they have to admit that they were abusive and take responsibility. It's never going to happen.

Some members I have severed all ties with, others it's a strained relationship.

I think my hardest struggle with all this was realizing the only validation of the abuse that I would ever get is from myself.. and my therapist. After being blamed for years and years.. it's hard to shut that voice off and validate oneself...

bec