I got clean and sober 3+ years ago, with that came some blessings but it also revealed my nightmares. Â Now that I am not numbing myself out anymore I get to deal with all these feelings and embarassing moments like freaking out when I hear a child scream (even if they are playing) or not able to go celebrate the 4th of July with friends because I cannot handle the fireworks. Â I found a “family” in the 12 step program that I am in, my real family disowned because I came out as a lesbian. Â Now my 12 step family feels distant too. Â I feel broken and worthless. Â I cannot hold a job because of getting triggered…now my son and I are barely hanging by a thread living in a one bedroom apartment, living off of 500 a month. Â I cannot do this anymore. Â I have tried and tried again to get into a relationship but in one way or another my PTSD always destroys it. Â Who wants to be with this? Â I’m done…I’m done.
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PTSD sounds a lot like my anxiety. I cant be in certain situations or I panic and start freakin out
Whenever I think about my son I know I have a reason to live.
i am very sorry to hear of your pain and the great difficulty you are struggling with…i hope you can see your child as a purpose and reason to walk through the pain and struggles.
I am 17, and know what it is like to fail in relationships. I do it all the time.
Yes, I am younger than you, but I will try to listen.
Don’t go, think of your child.
Email me if needed brl.cents@gmail.com