Hello, I am new to the forum an wanted to introduce myself. I was diagnosed with CPTSD from childhood abuse that I didn't realize until i was long out of their house. (I moved at at 20 and was diagnosed at 38 yrs old). I am currently a single mom to 2 boys (12 and 15) both with special needs (unrelated to my CPTSD). I work in the public health field, in the volunteer fire department as an EMT, and am going to grad school currently. I am seeing a therapist currently and joined this board as I have some questions that only people that have BTDT can answer. For example when or IF I should tell my sons about my diagnosis or past history of abuse ( my older one triggers me a lot without knowing it), is it normal to 'still' at 41 have 'invisible friends' like when i was 6 (I know they are not real), and should I tell my older son's behavior therapist about my diagnosis (He has Asperger's, ADHD, Severe Anxiety, and mood dysregulation---yes my house can be fun at times).
Also I wanted to be here just to get the support of others who get it. Who understand that you can't just forget and move on, or let the past stay in the past.
Thank you and I look forward to getting to 'know' you.
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