Looking for someone to talk to and relate to how I'm feeling.

[Kat-5018]

Hi everyone! I'm new here I have diagnosed PTSD and depression. I am looking for people to talk to for support. I have alot of family issues currently going on as well as grief I'm struggling with. I've lost a few people I was close with one being my aunt from breast cancer. I also am trying to process alot of childhood trauma. Some stuff I'm still uncovering. Have been no contact with my parents as of 3 months ago. Have lost a connection with someone who was basically my little sister. Just looking for someone to talk to and understand how I'm feeling.

[Dolphin14]

Welcome to this very supportive community

I'm very sorry for the loss of your aunt. That adds a whole different layer to what you are going through

We are here for you

🐬

[tommy2toes]

Hi There Kat:

Hopefully here you will find nothing but support. With a few variations, I believe everyone on of us suffers from similar issues. Please take your time, and come out of your shell at your own pace. Furthermore, instead of trying to unburden yourself of everything at once, trying doing it bit by bit.

Best of luck

t2t (tommy2toes)

[6236]

always here to listen and help. I’m sorry for the loss of your Aunt but you will recover. Time is a great healer; you will never forget her but the hurt will lessen. Just hang in there and just know we are here.

[Kat-5018 in reply to 6236]

Yesterday in therapy and I had a moment last week where I really am missing her. She was a nicu nurse of 50 years and was my inspiration to go to nursing school. I just graduated and started in a nicu. It hurts to know she died right before my last semester and never got to see me finish. But also at the same time she passed away my 3rd cousin who was raised as my little sister came to visit and I found out her mom and step dad had been abusing her since they moved away a couple years ago. Calling cps was hard but my sister not talking to me has been even harder. I fear it will be a long time before she realizes what has happened to her isn't ok. Yesterday my therapist asked me who I could talk to about the loss of my sister that would be helpful and I just busted out crying because my aunt really would have been the only one that understands and knew what to say. So many people tell me I should be upset bc my sister didn't die or that bc she will come back eventually. There's so much that comes with feeling like I should have known and protected her and then the family shaming me for calling.

[6236]

first I know how it feels to lose someone that you are very close with and it will take you time to get over her passing but from what you are saying she was a good person and I think that she would not have wanted you to be so sad. Time will make it easier and you have to move on with your life. Be thankful that you had someone that was so good to you. As far as the other issue goes you done the right thing and eventually it will work out. I’m 63 years old and I’ve seen situations like this and they always work out. Keep your head up and try to move forward for your own self!