These last 6 weeks have this constant energy drain of unknowns with my body. I had emergency surgery with biopsies the first part of December. I had to wait until today to hear the results. This morning I accepted in my mind the possibility I have cancer, again. I felt atremendous relief when the biopsies…
My world stopped then started unwinding when my counselor told me these words. I was told I was lying from the time I was very small until I thought it was true. However, my counselor changed all that. He believed me. He listened to me. He reminded me I was worth rescuing. I’m thankful I…
Counseling, fortunately, is becoming more acceptable. Unfortunately, media portrays every PTSD survivor as a threat or a liar. Great…(Read this word dripping in sarcasm, anyone willing to create a sarcasm font?) I don’t need the media making my life any harder than it already is. Determination is needed to start counseling. Courage required to keep…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 