(((obsids))) Retreat if you must! You can always regroup yourself and try again later. Those outside groups can be brutal! I am also in a yahoo group and I won't play along ..their games are selfish and inconsiderate. I also try to go to a "Christian" site and they are almost MORE cruel than the secular sites! People just don't have anyone in mind but themselves... EXCEPT FOR HERE (and maybe someplace I haven't found yet?)

PTSD requires us to protect ourselves. When we get into situations like this, it doesn't do any good to "stick it out" or force ourselves to stay. PTSD doesn't work that way. It will only change with constant positive regard and as little negative as possible...we have to delete as much negative as possible.

DocJohn has a great support site here. You will find ppl of all ages and of all types of opinions. The one thing we do have in common is that we do our best to support each other. This site has become so active this last year, that now you can find someone in chat almost any time! And you can always come and read or post.

You aren't stupid. PTSD is a beast.