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Hi Neveragainmat,

I also am new here. My sharing has been minimal but find myself wanting to say hi to others who are new to OOTS so that helps me stay connected until I find a comfortable spot to share myself... Thank you for posting so that I can say Hi to you!!

I too am terrified. The inability to let others in, to ask for help - to share and allow others to validate my healthy endeavors as well as my pain.... this is all  alien to me.  But like you, I need to be here and wherever else I find support to help me move from this place where I feel like I'm not OK.

As you will see, many here will recommend Pete Walkers book CPTSD from surviving to thriving; I just started it and agree wholeheartedly that is a must read. It helps me feel better.

Take care of yourself, hope to see you back soon.

Hi Broccoli,

I too, am on shaky ground. I wish I could write about it here at OOTS but every time I try to share about myself, I judge it and discard it even if it took an hour to write what I did.

I found this site 2 days ago and although I haven't given these folks any insight as to me and my situation, I find responses to be welcoming, compassionate and resourceful; I am glad that I found this place.

Trees mentioned Pete Walkers book CPTSD From Surviving to Thriving; I just started reading that book and I can tell you that I feel it is one of the most helpful actions I have taken toward feeling better. It helped to get through a whole day without falling apart.

Welcome Broccoli. I hope to see you here again.

UNDUE fault. That makes sense. Thanks Mourningdove!

Thanks Boatsetsailrose, I like this username as well!

So. I just wrote this note to the group - sort of an introduction and also sharing the rough day I had...I really wanted to share....and I then I accidentally hit a key and now it's POOF! Gone. It was a good note too!

Bummer.

Oh well, maybe tomorrow...

Blessings to you all

Goodnight

Hi Trees, Hi Boatsetsailrose,  thanks for your warm welcome.

First, I must tell you that I confused my sites and usernames today so while you were posting a response here, I changed my username; just wanted to let you know!

I don't see how I can respond to each of you individually; that's not an option?

Trees, I just started reading Pete Walker's book; by the time I reached page 11, I was in tears, it is so on the mark. I have read half of it today and am finding it to be such a compassionate sharing of experiences and a wealth of info. That helps me to feel better - not so alone...

I will be mindful of triggers, thanks for the heads up.

Hi All,

I just registered with OOTS today and am looking forward to learning how to help myself so THANK YOU in advance for sharing your experiences and knowledge!

I just started reading Pete Walker's book Complex PTSD; I was in tears by page 11 so I know it will do me good....

I've been reading here about inner & outer critic. Is the difference between the two that outer critic is vocal (towards myself or others) while the inner is the "beating myself up voice"?? Can you help me with this?

Hi Everyone

Actually, I just don't know what to say except I'm glad I found this site. I hope to start healing....

Thank you for being here