I just found this forum. I was diagnosed with CPTSD 1.5 years ago. I always knew something was wrong with me, like unable to get close to anyone and feeling always detached emotionally from everything and everyone.
I grew up in a household with alcohol, drugs, physical violence and a narcissistic mother who was and still is very controlling and emotionally manipulative. (I no longer talk to her.)
I was looking for a group to join to have a support group since there are no PTSD groups in the small city I live in.
Welcome RisingSun!
It is sad to hear what you went through, RisingSun. So many childhoods leave me shaking my head, as does yours.
If you have not found Pete Walker's web site, please do visit it at www.pete-walker.com for many excellent articles. His books are such a gift, and the recent goes into recovery from CPTSD, and likely can answer your split question more fully, and healing map he gives.
So, join us in the Healing Journey, RisingSun. I look forward to your continued posts, and your support to us as well.
Grace and Healing in your Journey!
Rain :hug:
Welcome from a fellow Newbie, RisingSun :)