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[SeattleGirl]

Hi everyone,
I just joined this forum and I've learned so much already; so thank you. I have a long history with trauma so for me, any type of PTSD is the norm. I was beat up on a bus 3 years ago and that traumatic experience pushed me over the edge. I was bedridden for over 7 months, evicted from my home, and I now walk with a limp. My whole life spiraled downward. My son became traumatized as well. It ruined my relationship with him as he suffered other traumas in his life as well. I've had a stalker for over a decade and he escalated and had me beat up. I am finally working with law enforcement and other government agencies to bring him to justice. In the meantime, I am slowly but surely reconciling my relationship with my son, and getting my job situation and finances back on track.
Growing up, I suffered all types of abuse including abandonment, rejection, and neglect. My mother and sister had mental illness and my dad and I did not. My dad and I suffered tremendously for being who we were. My dad passed away at a very young age so I was left to fend for myself all these years. Eventually I broke away from my mother and sister in my early twenties. My mother has now passed. I paid the price for breaking away though. I am now 55 years old and still fighting to survive. I feel like there is a shift though, that will finally bring justice, healing and relief.
I survived a lot in life but that doesn't mean I am strong. I am broken, but I keep going.
Thank you for the support.

[Armadillo]

Welcome. 

I'm sorry for all you've been through recently and in the past. I'm also proud of you for persevering through it all.

[zanzoken]

Hello, SeattleGirl.  I am really sorry to hear about the struggles you've been through in your life.  Rest assured that you've found a safe community here.  Each person here is a survivor doing the best we can to support one another in our recovery from trauma.

You are showing amazing resilience to continue moving forward despite everything you have been through.  What you said about feeling a shift feels very hopeful to me, and I sincerely wish for you to find the healing you need and deserve.

All the best to you.

[Kizzie]

Hi and a warm welcome to OOTS SeattleGirl    I am so sorry for all that you have been through and continue to struggle with. It sounds like you are making good progress with your recovery and I hope being here will help with that   

[Snowdrop]

Hello SeattleGirl! Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry you've been through so much, but I'm glad you found us.