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#151
Apr 21, 2025, 08:21 PM
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When I was chatting with a work friend about his garage I mentioned that mine was cluttered and messy. He had offered to come help me clean it up. I felt a bit cornered because the mess out there is a sore spot for me. Stupidly, I decided to be more forthcoming about why it's a mess and basically told him I'd been diagnosed with PTSD several years ago after the fire and that the garage was a trigger for me and that it's just stressful for me. His response felt really dismissive. He said I needed to put on some loud music and have fun and that I should leave the past behind me and move forward. If I could do that, I would. I now feel like people think I'm weak and stupid and that the fire was just no biggie. Hardly anyone knows what happened and my mental health struggles and I'm not going to try and open up with anyone going forward.
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#152
Apr 22, 2025, 12:52 AM
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I'm so sorry, NP.
It was incredibly courageous of you to trust this person with the details of what you have endured. People say the most ridiculous things when they cannot comprehend what they are hearing. I can understand why this would put you off sharing. I hope you can take the time you need to tend to yourself and lean into spaces where you feel safe enough to share. Wishing you strength in the days ahead, Lost
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#153
Yesterday, 04:20 PM
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Hi Couch,
I'm struggling today. Multiple griefquakes, making four in the space of a week. When I'm not doing well, my creativity is the first thing to go. Spoke with the helpline today, and I'm counting the days 'til Thursday. This feels like too much for an email. I hope today's being kind to you. Take care, Lost
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'Somewhere up above the great divide Where the sky is wide, and the clouds are few A man can see his way clear to the light 'You have all the grace you need for today, and today is all that matters.' - Steve Austin |
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#154
Yesterday, 06:07 PM
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Hugs to you, Lost. I'm sorry you're struggling so much.
Any chance you could see your T before Thursday? Or talk to the helpline again before then? |
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