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Thank you for sharing Can totally relate.

It's an old Japanese proverb and one I've leaned on heavily through the years

Thank you for the emojis Especially the chest bump Exactly what I needed  today

  I just needed to say publicly that I will not give up and I will not quit fighting because I know a day will come when I will wake up....and it will all be ok. I'll be happy, I'll be healthy and I will feel love.

It's going to get better

Thank you everyone Just knowing this is a safe place to come is a huge relief. This past week has been exceptionally hard. Been having lots of nightmares and emotional flashbacks that stick with me all day it seems. Been trying to exercise more self care and delve into new things but some days finding the motivation to keep moving is hard. I know things will get better. Thanks again everyone for reaching out

  Hello,
     My name is Chris and I am new here. I am 45 years old and just recently discovered I have C-PTSD. I grew up with two narcissistic parents my father who was physically abusive as well as emotional. My mother was emotionally abusive. I have 4 older siblings most of whom were abusive to me as well, some physical. The good news as of recently I am no longer in contact with any of these people. There was a recent family blowup which has led to me being disowned from my family but in the process my wife has asked for a divorce. She knows I have C-PTSD but wants to move on. We were friends for many years before getting married and having a child and we are committed to remaining good friends and good parents, however she is not someone I can come to for support.
  I had thought for years I had a handle on things but this year things have gone utterly south and I feel incredibly alone. I have good days and bad and some really bad days. Today is one of those days. I'm exhausted.

I'm not sure what else to say, so I'll end here for now. I want to thank those who created this site and I'm grateful for all the information available.