Hello

[greencat]

Hello, my name is greencat and I am in my late 20s. I experienced a combination of emotional abuses growing up, and I struggle with symptoms of CPTSD as a result. I don't feel ready to describe much about it, but after college I began realizing that I was parentified and very enmeshed with one of my parents in a harmful way. And both my parents behave in damaging ways and are not safe to communicate honestly with. I have worked in therapy on and off, and come a long way, but I still struggle a lot. So I am grateful to join this community and I hope to feel less alone, because then I will feel less ashamed. Though I wish none of us had reasons to belong to this board. Thank you for reading.

[Dalloway]

Welcome to the forum, greencat. I´m sorry for the emotional abuse you went through and the damaging behavior of your parents. This is a safe community, where you can share as much as you´re comfortable with. You can post, comment or just read the conversations you find interesting.
People here are kind and compassionate, always finding the way to express their support and love and transforming all the sad circumstances of being here, on the OOTS, to the shared humanity that brought us together. I hope you´ll find here what you are looking for. 

[Kizzie]

Hi and a warm welcome to OOTS GreenCat!  Coming here is a good way to not feel so alone with your CPTSD.  We all get it so you can talk about most things and members will validate, support, comfort, etc.

[Papa Coco]

Hi Greencat,

Welcome to the forum. Like the others, I can say that finding connections here has been a wonderful help to me as I struggle with my CPTSD also.

There are a lot of truly wonderful people here and they are open and caring. Welcome!

[ohsnap113]

Just joined as well. The majority of my also trauma stems from childhood enmeshment--a very silent and confusing form of abuse. It's understandable that you're cautious about what you share. While I'm sorry you had to endure that, it's helpful to know we're not alone.

[Blueberry]

Welcome to the forum greencat Sorry you need us, but since you do, I'm glad you found us.

I hope you feel comfortable and less alone on this board, I certainly do, have always done in fact.

Thank you for your compassion which you show with

Though I wish none of us had reasons to belong to this board.

 

[Hope67]

Hi Greencat,
Welcome 
Hope

[greencat]

Thank you to everyone who replied to me. I appreciate the welcoming messages and the empathy of your comments.  for those who want it. Thank you.