Hello everyone. My name is Lily, I'm from Ohio. I have suffered from PTSD since 2003. I am a survivor of a severe DV/assault and attempted murder, perpertrated my husband at the time. My eldest son witnessed the event and has also been diagnosed with PTSD but w/dissociative symptoms. My ex-husband wasn't arrested because he fled the scene before police arrived. To this day, he continues to seek us out to stalk us. My son and I didn't seek treatment until October 2007 when he started acting out in school due his anxieties about his father hurting me. So far, therapy has been helpful. But my therapist is out for a month due to the grave health issues of her parent. Although she gave me access to a stand-by, I will wait, as I have built a trust with her and it just wouldn't be the same. So I am here.

What are my expectations with joining this forum? I hate to feel alone and feel judged. Which is why it was so difficult for me to talk about my feelings or the traumatic event all these years. I feel isolated because I don't know anyone with PTSD (other than my son) or anyone that can even relate to the toll my symptoms have on my mind, body, and relationships. What I hope for is simply understanding. Being a new member, I am in moderation, so I probably will not see the welcomes and hellos. But don't fret, I will see them eventually.... I plan on being here for a while.

I welcome you to our group. You WILL find people who understand and do not judge, most of the time.

We are all suffering in different ways for different reasons BUT we all still suffer. So being together and being able to see others with like problems seems to help us realize that we are not crazy, we are not alone and there is hope.

So welcome.

FightingLily,
GrramaHerc said what I would have. Most of the time the people here do not judge. If they do, they feel it is only to help you get in 2nd gear. Not knowing anyone can be to your advantage. You

Fighting Lily,
GramaHerc said what I would have. Most of the people here do not judge and the ones who do feel, they are getting you a little angry as to jump start you into 2nd gear of the healing stage. Not knowing anyone can be to your advantage. You don't know us and we don't know you. This way you can write and feel at ease. The more you write the better you will get. It is a shame that people in this world can't take that a relationship is over and leave it be. Obvious your ex has issues of his own. I wish you the best and hope he gets captured as to leave you and your son at peace.
sunnydaze

HI Lilly,


Welcome to the forum... There is a ton of information here. Read, read, read... Ask questions, and then ask some more. We will all help in any way that we can. It's a great bunch of people here.

Welcome, FightingLily. I feel for you and your son, and I hope this forum will provide the support and information you need.

Thank you all for your responses.

Grama_herc: Thank you for your kind words of support. I'm glad there are people like you here.

sunnydaze: Yes, he had obvious issues. Obsession and possession are a couple. Thank you, I hope he gets captured soon too. I've been praying for it.

She-Cat: You said to read. I did. Been reading for days. I am definitely forwarding this site to my therapist. I think the information here could help some of her clients and their families.

nic: I am genuinely thankful for your empathy. I hope so too.

Welcome to the forum....it will help alot.