PTSD Support and Recovery

Hi, my name is April. I'm here because navigating the intersection of chronic illness and complex trauma is not something anyone should do alone.

After suffering for many years, I've finally started getting answers about my physical health—I was diagnosed with psoriasis a year ago and psoriatic arthritis a few weeks ago. I'll be starting new a medication soon, and I'm hopeful for some relief.

Managing these physical diagnoses can be overwhelming, especially as a CSA and SA survivor also living with grief, PTSD, AuDHD, and many more ABCs! As an expressive arts facilitator, I've found that storytelling is my safest way to process it all.

I'm working on a series of short stories based on my lived experiences with childhood trauma. The first piece, A Childhood Secret: The Piano Lesson, was written under the pseudonym Michaela Parker—a protective mask I needed at the time. It's currently out, and readers have called it "a beautiful testimony."

Finding spaces that understand the combined physical and emotional toll this takes is so important. I look forward to connecting with you!

#MightyTogether #PsoriaticArthritis #PTSDSupportAndRecovery #PTSD

I’ve done different kinds of therapy in the past- but I’ve been hearing more about somatic therapy. As someone with a very heavy trauma background, I think it could be of help if done right. Has anyone done this type of therapy and if so what are your experiences with it? #PTSD #PTSDSupportAndRecovery

I don't know what to do. I've worked so hard to heal myself of 20+ years of trauma and now I am being asked to stop taking my medication for 60 days in order to keep my job. #help #Singlemom #Depression #Anxiety #PTSDSupportAndRecovery

No matter what I have to give myself a chance. Instead of killing the seed underground due to fear of others, I owe myself to nurture , put in efforts and Give myself an honest chance to allow the seed of my dreams to atleast grow. If it blossoms..that is awesome, if not at least I gave myself a whole-hearted effort.

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I hate it when people say " you had to face so and so person and look it has made you stronger and better."

No.. toxic abusers took away my joy, made me doubt myself, slowly erased my personality, took away my confidence and self-esteem. It was me who chose to not give up, to endure, to show up in any way I could, to watch vedios which healed me.

It was my efforts which made me stronger. It was holding on to drop of faith despite no hope which made me stronger. It was Faith and endurance which is making me a better and stronger person.

The abuser/toxic person doesn't get to take credit.

#CPTSD #PTSD #PTSDSupportAndRecovery

I was a happy-go-lucky person , but having all my ways of being nitpicking and shamed by my sister and mother I started to slowly stop doing things my way and worse they never even showed me the right way to do anything. It wasn't just criticism it was shaming and labeling.

Years now I have internalized their voices and have lost my sense of self completely.

Everytime I want to do something I talk myself out of it. It is like my body or mind remembers their harassment everytime I did anything and they'd pounce on me verbally and emotionally.

I managed to get some years of separation between us and thought I am getting back in control of my life, but life had other plans. I am back to staying with them again and the things I felt I had outgrown has come back full force.

How does one stop Hiding and Start Living despite being surrounded by human snakes?

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