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Hi everyone,

I'm honestly not sure what to share, or where to start. Within the past two years I've discovered CPTSD but I've been living with it for as long as I can remember. Discovering it was a game changer for me. I finally started to realize that maybe I wasn't defective but had learned some very destructive things. But I also learned that knowing the psychology behind why I do and think these ways doesn't do a thing to my barbaric inner critic.

I know vulnerability is good, but it's so hard. Having conversations with my husband (who doesn't necessarily understand CPTSD and how to respond) is hard. Remembering things I've shoved down or avoided for so long is hard. Fighting myself is draining. Learning about CPTSD is draining and scary while also rewarding. Learning to not disassociate is tough. Building up the courage to start an account and make a post after knowing about this site for a year was even harder.

"Everyone has been through worse, you don't matter." Says the inner critic. Either way though I'm here.