empowered
31-10-2007, 12:31 PM
Hi I'm Sindy. I live in New South Wales Australia. I have had PTSD most of my life. I spent a good part of my childhood in a childrens home in England. The effect of that on my behaviour & personality is very complex.Since the abuse started at such a young age I don't think I have met the real me. I think I should be able to cope with life & 'just get on with it' I know I have PTSD but deny the syptoms. I'm better at compassion for other people but not myself.
I'm 48 married for 30yrs have 3 wonderful adult children, 2 sons 30 & 26, 1 daughter 23. A great daughter-inlaw & son inlaw. And 1 9mth old granddaughter!
Up until 1year ago I was working as a Nurse in Critical care,but now I'm unable to work & have just been granted a disability support pension. I had a stroke when I was young so Nursing at 48 has become to physically difficult as well as the psychological overload of dealing with my PTSD as well as Trauma & death at work!
I'm 48 married for 30yrs have 3 wonderful adult children, 2 sons 30 & 26, 1 daughter 23. A great daughter-inlaw & son inlaw. And 1 9mth old granddaughter!
Up until 1year ago I was working as a Nurse in Critical care,but now I'm unable to work & have just been granted a disability support pension. I had a stroke when I was young so Nursing at 48 has become to physically difficult as well as the psychological overload of dealing with my PTSD as well as Trauma & death at work!