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[DawnMaria]

Hello. DawnMaria here. 59 y/o female, from Vermont. Struggling a lot (Survival mode) and Trauma responses F,F,F,F. I have been working with a Trauma therapist weekly for the past 9 consecutive years, but added mental/emotional stress has caused much to resurface in the past few months. I'm feeling very alone right now.

[NarcKiddo]

I am so sorry you are feeling alone right now. I am glad you found us and hope that might help you feel a little bit less alone. Welcome.

[TheBigBlue]

Hi DawnMaria, 
I'm really glad you're here. I'm so sorry you're struggling - being in survival mode and having all the trauma responses firing at once is incredibly exhausting. Even with years of therapy, added stress can bring so much back to the surface. You're not alone in that. Many of us here know exactly how that feels, and I'm really glad you reached out instead of sitting with it by yourself. Welcome. 

[Kia1212]

Hi DawnMaria - sorry you are suffering. I never imagined in my life that my senior years would be spent recuperating from extreme domestic violence (complex PTSD). Seems like there is an epidemic occurring throughout the world. My opinion is that it is all about patriarchy. Until we recognize it we keep repeating the same old, same old. Hope you find relief from this. It is better to be free of the abusers and that is a great thing! Please find peace.

[Chart]

Hello DawnMaria and welcome. I too am very sorry you are struggling and feeling alone. I hope the Forum here can help, it's been extremely positive for me. Sending love, support and hugs if that's okay, chart.