Hi I am new to this site. I also suffer from PTSD. I am not good with sites but after many years of suffering I thought I would give it a try.

I grew up in an alcholic home. My dad was quite violent. My mother was a diabetic and my father was giving her the insulin and messed up one too many times. She died when I was 12. I was in 6 foster homes after that and faced the usual array of problems that only some foster homes can offer.

I was married at 23 but my husband molested 2 of my sisters children. One at 2 1/2 years old and the other from 8 to 14. I was more shocked at myself for not picking up on it and have blamed myself constantly for the terror they went through (and still go through)

4 years ago I was in a head-on-collision in a tunnel and was extremely luck to live. 2 years ago I was hit by a car as a pedistrian.

It was a rough go as all of you know I am sure. And here I am..

So that is my start to the forum......not sure what I am hoping for but thanks in advance to any that read and reply.

Hello Moey, welcome.
Wow, you are one tough lady.
We hope that you will have some comfort (as little as it may be) that you have others that totally understand what you are going through. Welcome aboard.
Nam

Hey Moey,

Glad to have you here!

Two accidents! OUCH!
Sometimes life just sucks sometimes,
that's why were here
vent, make friends, learn...
and we'd love to hear about your day

Hi Moey,
Welcome to the forum.

You will find support and receive good advice from people who care and share similar experiences.

Hang in there and don’t lose hope. It will take time but it will get easier.

Socks

Welcome aboard Moey!

Hi Moey! I'm new too but no matter how we've come to suffer the effects of trauma, we all know how it feels. You must have felt like your troubles would never end, and that nobody could understand. I hope you find some comfort and strength here.

I know that you have emotional and mental scars from the accidents, but do you also carry the burden of physical ailments caused by the accidents?

Welcome Moey,

Thats a lot of stuff to happen to one lady. Hope this forum gives you a bit of space to share with others who have suffered trauma and maybe a bit of respite from the stuff that goes on inside. Good to have you here.

Hi Moey... welcome aboard, and very glad to be able to chat with such a luchy lady. I say lucky, because one head on, then hit by a car... damn, did you buy a lotto ticket after surviving all that? I would have...

Why is it always children? What the hell is wrong with some adults to actually abuse children, allow them to growup without love, support and careing. Maybe the world does need to introduce some type of parenting school, and even screening process to the mental capability to be allowed to have children. Parents are suppose to protect their kids, ensure they growup well and protect them from predators, not be the predators.

Dead set... what has the world become!!!

Thanks to all of those who sent emails to my introduction one! It was very comforting to see.

Someone asked me if I had any injuiries from the car accidents. I have a loss of memory problem and a speech problem. I also have back and neck problems, but that was very lucky compared to what it could have been.

I was just wondering how everyone else handles being diagnosed with PTSD.

I seem to fight it constantly and I am always mad at myself for not being the same as I was.

It seems to be very hard for me to believe it is real and that it can really do this much damage.

How has everyone else coped with it? Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks so much

Moey