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  • Welcome to the Out of the Storm forum! - See our website at https://www.outofthestorm.website/

    New members can sign up by clicking on the "Sign Up" button on the top of this page left hand side.  Please ensure you read the Member Guidelines here https://www.cptsd.org/forum/index.php?topic=1616.0. Also, please note that registrations are checked for being blacklisted, and if you choose a pseudonym that is offensive your registration will not be approved.

    OOTS is a recovery focused support forum and information website (https://www.outofthestorm.website/) for survivors of complex relational trauma (i.e., repeated emotional/physical/sexual abuse & neglect/abandonment) who suffer from the symptoms of Complex PTSD, also known here as Complex Relational Trauma Response.  The forum is English speaking but members come from all around the world. As of Jul 5th, 2026 there have been 14,720 registrations by survivors from 86 countries.  There is no cost to join or participate in the forum.   Please note that non-survivors are welcome to read, but not join the forum.

    Please direct any questions or comments to Kizzie at l.herod@yahoo.ca.

    See our new "Guide for Healthcare Professionals" at https://www.outofthestorm.website/healthcare-project (pdf available for download)

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