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12-12-2007, 10:33 AM
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| |  Colorado Tragedies
Is anyone else getting triggered by the shootings in Colorado? I guess maybe it is just the church connections that are causing me to crumble but between that, assault anniversies, and flying to family soon I feel me falling and can't seem to grab hold anywhere to stop it. I can't fall apart now, I just can't...
Grace |
12-12-2007, 10:58 AM
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That one isn't bothering me. But the report today out of Australia and the 10 yr old little girl that was gang raped by 9 boys and they got OFF with out any punishment....Sent me into a crying fit for about an hour. Just not acceptable IMO!!!!!!
Sometimes the news is so frigging depressing, and yet I am a news junkie.... |
12-12-2007, 11:00 AM
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The VT shootings triggered me this past spring... hang in there, just ride the wave, it will pass. I promise :) it will pass !!!!!!!
*hug*
:) Bailey |
12-12-2007, 11:06 AM
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I was triggered by the VT shootings, also, and had a thread on it here. This one bothers me, too, but I'm purposely trying to not read much about it. Try to occupy your mind with positive things. Bailey's right - it will pass. |
12-12-2007, 11:54 AM
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Shootings? There were more shootings? That's awful. I actually don't follow the news, that is the way I protect myself from this stuff. |
12-12-2007, 11:59 AM
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Evie, I don't know how much you know, but there was one at a missionary training site and a second at a megachurch Sunday, both in Colorado, same shooter at both. But no more shootings than those. Ish, hope I didn't make you feel worse. |
12-12-2007, 12:08 PM
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No that's okay Hodge, I chose to write in here and I asked. I didn't know anything about it to be honest. Glad its over with though. I try to avoid hearing about that stuff because obviously being shot is the cause of my PTSD. I can still feel the physical pain and the terror, and it seems to come on if I ever watch the news. Hearing about it on a forum isn't quite as bad as long as there are no details.
Seriously though Grace, I really don't watch the news ever. To stay somewhat informed, I search topics I am interested in and read online. That way I can take a break whenever I need to. I never watch the TV news anymore. Too much information all at once. And so much of the news is so depressing and triggering. I really have felt a lot better in general since I quit watching it... ignorance really is bliss in some cases! |
12-12-2007, 12:22 PM
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Evie,
I am so sorry - I should have thought before I posted as has been pointed out around this forum lately.
Forgive me, please,
Grace |
12-12-2007, 12:26 PM
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Aww, hell - now it looks like I am looking for reassurance...open mouth, insert foot...Just ignore it all, please... |
12-12-2007, 01:15 PM
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No worries Grace, I know Evie very well, and honestly she would not have posted in here if she were triggered. As she mentioned, she chose to post and freely asked for the information. Additionally, you are permitted to post topics of all kinds here, as long as they fit within forum guidelines. Everyone here is an adult and has the option to read or not read. | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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