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Jun 15, 2005, 11:39 AM
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I am disabled. I have Complex PTSD and also chronic physical illness challenges.
I am not able to keep a job, or continue with my education, as I would like. I did earn my B.A. And I do keep my mind as sharp as I can with my own studies. My symptoms are many. I am grateful that in my 30s I landed in therapy, with an excellent therapist. I've since then moved several times, and worked with other therapists, some not so good, some great. I also read quite a bit on related subjects. I have a small life, a simple life. Crafted from sweat and tears, from the great amorphous mass of fight or flight, from many painful and glorious adventures. I say I have a small life, by that I do not mean it is a bad life. If I compare myself to what I think others have, I would be fully symptomatic and lost. What I do is work to find appreciation and gratitude for what I do have. My son, my wonderful son, is an adult now. His life is by no means easy, yet he is a caring soul, compassionate, and wise beyond his years. 21 years ago I finally cut off all contact with those who tried to kill me in their varied ways. Since then I have surely made some mistakes in my choice of love and companionship. I figure this is all part of life and the living of it. Although I have a small life, a simple life........I believe in my self worth. That belief is a star I hold on to, because truly, I don't always really believe it. I do the best I can. Sarah
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Jun 15, 2005, 10:03 PM
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((((((((Sarah)))))))))
What a beautifully written and thoughtful post. Hold onto that star....you are quite inspiring to so many. xoxo
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Jun 15, 2005, 10:28 PM
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Your post touched me, thank you! ((((((((((((((Sarah)))))))))))))))
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Jul 09, 2005, 08:47 PM
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Aug 14, 2005, 08:36 PM
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</font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
I am disabled. I have Complex PTSD and also chronic physical illness challenges. I am not able to keep a job, or continue with my education, as I would like. I did earn my B.A. And I do keep my mind as sharp as I can with my own studies. My symptoms are many. I am grateful that in my 30s I landed in therapy, with an excellent therapist. I've since then moved several times, and worked with other therapists, some not so good, some great. I also read quite a bit on related subjects. I have a small life, a simple life. Crafted from sweat and tears, from the great amorphous mass of fight or flight, from many painful and glorious adventures. I say I have a small life, by that I do not mean it is a bad life. If I compare myself to what I think others have, I would be fully symptomatic and lost. What I do is work to find appreciation and gratitude for what I do have. My son, my wonderful son, is an adult now. His life is by no means easy, yet he is a caring soul, compassionate, and wise beyond his years. 21 years ago I finally cut off all contact with those who tried to kill me in their varied ways. Since then I have surely made some mistakes in my choice of love and companionship. I figure this is all part of life and the living of it. Although I have a small life, a simple life........I believe in my self worth. That belief is a star I hold on to, because truly, I don't always really believe it. I do the best I can. </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> in keeping with doing the best one can we're posting now to say how much we appreciated this post when we first read it. Had meant to post to this thread but then took a leave from the site for a short time to freak out and take care of things and before you know it we're in August.....mid August no less! A clear, concise telling of a most challenged life and a brilliant wisdom earned by one who has fought so hard. A warrior of life. Namaste.
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Aug 14, 2005, 08:55 PM
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How did I miss this? Sarah, a great original post and a great thread. A simple Life, I like that.
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Aug 16, 2005, 12:00 PM
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Sarah, I probably haven't told you that you really impress me, but you do. Your responses to people here are always supportive and insightful, and I'm glad that you are here. I am not at all surprised to read that you are a person who has lived a difficult life and who accepts it and accepts herself and appreciates the things that are good in life, and is at peace with the universe. I don't mean to put pressure on you to always be that way - you can ask for support too, and lean on us when you need to or want to.
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“We should always pray for help, but we should always listen for inspiration and impression to proceed in ways different from those we may have thought of.” – John H. Groberg 
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Aug 16, 2005, 01:17 PM
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Thank you folks, means a lot to me.
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Aug 28, 2005, 11:13 PM
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You have inner peace...beautiful inner peace. I admire you.
(((((((((((((((((((((SarahL))))))))))))))))))))))
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