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This is a fun topic!
I also loved your recommendations, Rizzo and Papa Coco- I always cry my eyes out in Perks Of Being A Wallflower (especially in the fight scene when Charlie blacks out, something about losing control like that feels so real...)

I'm not sure that I can "think of a fictional character whose story you identify with who speaks to you?" Unbroken1, but as you mentioned how consuming these kinds of media helps you to release stored up emotions I thought I would share two films that help me to express my feelings through healthy crying: Marley & Me, and Good Will Hunting. Although I can't fully relate to Will Hunting (sadly I'm no genius) the iconic scene where his therapist reminds him that the abuse he endured was not his fault has become one of my absolute favourites.

If you prefer films that might not make you cry, I can also recommend The Shawshank Redemption. It's a film that has a uplifting message of hope and resilience.

Hahaha these are great Making jokes about things that make me uncomfortable is one of my favourite ways to process everything. Thanks for sharing them!

Thankyou all for your welcoming replies, I'm grateful for your kindness

Hi Everyone,

(Trigger warning: mention of alcohol abuse)

I'm "Rose", I'm in my late 20s and about 6 months ago my current therapist suggested that I have CPTSD and that I read Pete Walker's book. I wasn't expecting to relate to quite so much of it... My story starts with the binge drinking that my mother does, which I think has been bad since I was 4 or 5 years old, and unfortunately got a whole lot worse after my health problems which began a few years later. I've been going to the doctors repeatedly for the last decade seeking help with chronic pain, but only ever received the half-diagnosis of fibromyalgia. I have long been aware that mental health contributed to how well I managed my physical health, so I began working on that, which eventually lead me here. (Naturally I now believe the pain is due to armoring)

Looking forward, I feel positive, impatient, concerned: I have already done a lot of work on my CPTSD but I am also aware that it effects my life in thousands of tiny ways and I'm just keen to be the best person that I can be. I've been lurking on this forum for about 2 months now, but I finally decided to introduce myself as I'm hoping to start a journal page here. Knowing that I'm not the only one who reacted to their trauma in this way helps me to not feel like I'm just crazy or silly, so thankyou for being here.

Sending love to you all,
Rose.

Hi Everyone,

I saw this thread when I was having a look around before becoming a member, so that's how I picked my name. The full quote, if you're curious is "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."
I always liked the idea that a label isn't what gives a thing its meaning, meaning comes from the qualities a thing possesses. And of course in the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet are saying this because they don't want to be defined or bound by the families they came from, which is a sentiment I'm sure many of us survivors know well.

You can call me Rose for short.
Sending warmth to you all