Hey

[Midori Svit-Kona]

So, I'm new here. I recently started looking into C-PTSD and learning about it and realized that this is what I have been struggling with for my whole life.
I have been diagnosed with MDD, PTSD, Anxiety disorder and a sleep disorder and I feel like all of that fits into this one diagnosis that I had never even heard of before.

A brief history of me and what brought me here:

I'm a 25 year old daycare teacher and aspiring writer. I was emotionally and sexually abused for the first 12 years of my life by my father, along with watching my mother go through physical and emotional abuse as well. We finally escaped when I told my mother what was happening to my sister and I. He is currently in prison, possibly up for parole in about 3 years. My mother became an alcoholic and has also been very emotionally abusive herself ever since.

My sister has two beautiful children now who I adore. They are the best part of my life. I have a great guy in my life who I have been with for almost 4 years. I like dogs, candy, video games, reading, writing and drawing, musicals (though I haven't seen nearly enough), attempting to keep plants alive, and hanging out with the kids at work. My best friends are all four years old. My current favorite movie is Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2.

So those are the basics, I guess. 

[alchemist]

Welcome, Midori.

[Three Roses]

Welcome! Glad you are here.

[Dee]

Welcome, having a father go to prison is really difficult, I know.  I think you will find support here and some of us who unfortunately know more than we would like.  I am unsure I have ever met someone who has gone through the legal system as well before.

It sounds like your sister is a good support for you.  That is so refreshing, I'm happy for you.

I really like the movie Galaxy Quest, I think it is probably before your time.  When I am down it makes me laugh.