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Hope for Coping with Traumatic Stress
http://hopetocope.blogspot.com
encouragement and understanding for those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or other stress related problems
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I WANT OUT OF THIS COCOON; I WANT MY WINGS!
I want out!I want out of this cocoon!I'm tired of being a captive.I was a worm to begin with,or so it seemed, or so it wasdrummed into me by the abusers.I could just slither along, I couldn'teven stand up or walk. I was alowly worm. That was all. ...
There are ups and downs, but we must try to continue going up!
Thursday is World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse. Before I forget I wanted to let everyone know about that and if someone has something to contribute Marj aka Thriver is hosting the Blog Carnival against Child Abuse this time. I've also contribu...
HERE\'S THE CONDENSED VERSION OF MY TRAUMA - THE CAUSES OF MY INJURIES AND ILLNESSES
Childhood abuse, emotional, physical and sexual, and neglect starting when I was a baby did tremendous damage to my growing body and brain. I've never before been brave enough to post an entire blog just about that, but that is what I'm going to do ...
There is NO excuse; they are STILL RESPONSIBLE!
Does it really matter whether the abusers really know exactly what they did to me? Does it really matter? They are still responsible for what they did no matter what! It doesn't matter if they understand how deeply and completely they affected and...
KEEP WALKING
Do you see the walking frog on the right hand side of my blog? He's constant. He's always there, and he's always walking UP. He doesn't give up. His feet are stuck. He can't jump or leap as frogs sometimes do. But, for the life of him he won't ...
I Can Now Empathize With Those Of You Who\'ve Been Hospitalized
I can now empathize with those of you who have been in a psychiatric hospital. This past Friday I voluntarily admitted myself. I had been progressively feeling more severely depressed since the end of our trip to CA. The trip had been a real UPPER...


This blog is a valuable resource for anyone who has ever suffered from depression or PTSD, or who knows someone who has.
Not only can Faith provide a first-hand account of what it's like to battle the emotional and physical effects, but she's also a positive, articulate and intelligent woman who is able to help others see what she sees.
Posted: August 9th, 2008 | More Reviews From Gmstepp | Report This Comment