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Retraumatization - how do you come back?

Posted 24-03-2008 at 08:11 AM by Cindy
This year at work I shared a classroom with someone who triggered me everyday, m-f 7:30 - 4 until Jan. 30 when he was officially dismissed from employment. There were atleast three times I thought, Oh - here comes the hospital again. I took 8 days off in Dec.

OK, survived it again. Now how do I get back from the edge again? I want to rewind to August. I just feel all blown apart again and can't get my feet under me for any length of time, not even a whole day.

Anyone been here? Got any ideas?

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Remind yourself that the trigger is gone, he is dead, he can't hurt you and you will never hear his ugly voice ever again! Did he get replaced with someone nicer or do you have the whole room by yourself this year? He will never walk into your room, which is Your Space, again!
Posted 24-03-2008 at 01:20 PM by 2quilt 2quilt is offline
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I can say that but I don't believe it. I actually thought he may return with a gun some day.

Yes he was replaced by a great guy! He works with the kids so well! :) .

Your right it is my space again and it is coming back into control. I'm still cleaning up the mess from me shutting down for 2.5 months, bills, grading papers. etc...
Posted 24-03-2008 at 08:26 PM by Cindy Cindy is offline
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You can do this...and august is always a nice time of year!!!! I am glad he is gone...you are safe and you won't have to deal with him again...if I understood that right.
Posted 28-03-2008 at 07:44 AM by pandora pandora is offline
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Yes you are right - he is gone! Now I am in the process of cleaning up his mess and devestation both personally and at work. The reason for this blog is simply because I'm overwhelmed and looking for shortcuts to get on with my life. I thought once through the process, a retake would be easier to manage, but I'm a mess. I just want to get it together, I thought I had the tools but they're not working.
Posted 29-03-2008 at 04:33 AM by Cindy Cindy is offline
 
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