Out of the Storm

Welcome to OOTS - New Members Please Start Here => New Members => Please Introduce Yourself Here => Topic started by: willowbranch on September 05, 2021, 10:09:28 PM

Title: Intro Post
Post by: willowbranch on September 05, 2021, 10:09:28 PM
Hello!

I found myself about a year ago being told by doctors I that I had PTSD and that was an entire awakening. I always lived under the assumption that I had a not so great childhood but didn't really have any memories of it. I started therapy, and trauma therapy (prolonged exposure) l I have read "Complex PTSD: from surviving to thriving". I am most of the way through "the body keeps the score"

I know I have a lot of neglect and abuse in my history from my family. I am still picking up the pieces and seeing what is there. And trying to figure out what life looks like now. I have 3 dogs and am married (6years now!) . child free by choice. I have been trying to unravel a sense of self through art and journaling. and learning everything I can about neuro-plasticity. Its been a journey for sure. but I look forward to doing more of the healing work.

-Thanks!
Title: Re: Intro Post
Post by: woodsgnome on September 06, 2021, 03:46:58 AM
Sorry to hear of your rough journey to this point. Seems, though, that you're determined to move forward to creating a new work of art -- a more peaceful, comfortable self. I hope so, and I hope being here will provide a boost as you continue to develop a new way.

Welcome to OOTS :hug:
Title: Re: Intro Post
Post by: Armee on September 06, 2021, 06:00:05 AM
Welcome!  :wave:
Title: Re: Intro Post
Post by: Kizzie on September 06, 2021, 04:39:21 PM
Hi and a warm welcome to OOTS WillowBranch  :heythere:  It sounds like you're well underway in your recovery.  I hope being here will help you on your journey.
Title: Re: Intro Post
Post by: Bermuda on September 06, 2021, 05:47:45 PM
Welcome to the group. :)
Title: Re: Intro Post
Post by: Blueberry on September 06, 2021, 07:26:48 PM
Welcome to the forum!  :heythere:
Title: Re: Intro Post
Post by: Dante on September 06, 2021, 07:51:13 PM
Welcome!
Title: Re: Intro Post
Post by: Hope67 on September 18, 2021, 07:13:04 PM
Hi willowbranch,
Welcome to the forum.   :heythere:
Hope  :)
Title: Re: Intro Post
Post by: Larry on September 19, 2021, 02:16:29 AM
Hi willowbranch