Finally Ready to Say "Hi"

[Silverline]

Hi Everyone- I'm a woman in my 40s. I have been working on recovery from childhood abuse since my 20s when I started therapy for the first time. I was 'no contact' with my parents for 5 years and then went through various forms of 'low contact' with my entire family of origin for the last 7 years. I recently went fully 'no contact' with my entire family after coming to the realization that interactions with them were really the only place c-ptsd was still showing up in my life.

I've been a lurker on various forums and support groups over the years, but this is my first post ever online. I finally feel strong enough to risk sharing and opening up in this way. I'm really looking forward to connecting with others who can relate to some of my experiences. I'm also excited to offer support and understanding based on what I've learned in my last 13 years of recovery.

[NarcKiddo]

Hello, and welcome. I'm glad you found us.

[Kizzie]

Hi Silverline and welcome to Out of the Storm I feel honoured that you chose to make your first ever post here! 

I'm no contact with my one remaining family member (brother) and with my extended family. I found as you did that that's where the CPTSD originated (mainly on my maternal side, but paternal also) and kept chugging along so best to step out and away. Hard though, I often feel like a trauma orphan.

I hope you find OOTS informative, safe and supportive as you carry on in your recovery.

Kizzie