I have been doing some work, on my own this time, with the PTSD I have. I bought this tape from BellaRuth N. who sat in for many many months with groups discussing their traumas, and she wrote a book about it called 'Invisible Heroes ~ Survivors of Trauma and How They Heal' and I know she gets it... I read the book and have the PTSD tape, and even though it's been a short while doing the inner work, the guided imagery and affirmations afterwards, along with the music and relaxation exercise, is spot on, I feel, at least for me.

There were some corners in my heart, that needed to be swept out, along with my thinking, that needed a new cleaning and shift in perspective.

I have to say it is helpful. Another tool in the toolbox.

Her work is so good, I bought a tape of hers made for First Responders and Military Personnel, Firefighters, etc, that emphasises practical solutions to their emotional and mental make-ups so that they have these coping mechanisms to use before PTSD sets ... and I donated it (for Christmas) to a neighbor of mine for the lending library at his headquarters, because his job is on the bom b squad... that's how much I feel confident and helped myself by this complimentary method of healing.

If you are interested in any of this work, you can go to www.healingjourneys.com and see what is available.

I am at a phase where I am not afraid to feel the past that haunted me, as much as I look forward to the healing I am experiencing... anyway, I just wanted to share this.

PTSD can happen to us in many ways, through lots of different experiences, but the ptsd's effects are similar to all of us, although the specifics can vary ...

I wasted a long time persuing family of origin work, etc., when the real problem was my PTSD... that afflicted me for years ... but it is getting much better.

Thank you for sharing your experience here.

Peace and healing to all of you suffering these effects.
There is help for us all, all kinds, and I hope we experience the healing so that this unpleasant unhappiness is once and for all, in the past, yet not in a a bad way, but re-shaped to fit into our lives so we can function and feel well and whole and in control ~ and we can get through it!

Peace and Love,
Night

xoxo