I think I just made the best decision ever

[8Bee]

I’m at a low point. I’m living something similar to my trauma, and the current situation and the flash backs of the past are haunting me and debilitating me. I can’t. I can’t go on like this and I just scheduled an appointment with a counselor. It’s in two weeks. I hope this helps. And I know I’ve needed this since forever. I can’t explain why I never did. I can’t put into words why I never formally asked for help. But… This is my way of hugging 6 year old me. I want to deal with this trauma and this anxiety. And I hope if someone needs help, make this your sign. Whether it’s telling someone or going to a counselor. Do it. I cried myself to sleep last night and while I was falling asleep I finally told myself “you don’t deserve to live in fear, you never did.”

[Dolphin14]

Good for you! Get the help you need. Are you on the PTSD site? A lot of victims of childhood trauma on that site. It is very helpful.

Let the tears out. It's a way of ridding ourselves of pain.

Is your counselor a trauma specialist? Doesn't matter right now, just get in there and begin your therapy.

Best of luck. This is hard work but you can make progress.

🐬

[8Bee in reply to Dolphin14]

I looked at the information on the counselors and chose one that specializes in trauma. I don’t follow the ptsd site right now. I think I just never really wanted to call it trauma, until just lately I’ve come to terms that it is. I will look into it! Thank you!

[Dolphin14 in reply to 8Bee]

I'm glad you finally recognize it as trauma. Now you are moving forward to the start of your healing process.

I commend you for coming this far I wish you the best of luck

❤️🐬

[TangledUpIn]

Wow! Kudos to you.😇

[Midori]

Well done for taking action.

Cheers, Midori

[Mrspjsmom]

So happy for you. You've taken a big step and you deserve to be heard. I love the way you are looking at this as hugging six year old me. HUGS and BLESSINGS!