When anyone says PTSD, almost always it's about vets or vets who've returned. Rarely is anyone else who has PTSD from some trauma mentioned.
Why?
Is it because it doesn't fit a nice neat soundbite? Is it because we just don't talk about things like that during prime time news? Is it because nobody really cares ?
To many, a guy rape survivor is their worst nightmare. Despite that, do they stop to consider that survivors never asked to be survivors? They never asked to go thru all of that pain, humiliation and (in many cases) a lifetime of torment?
You won't hear about it on the MSM. You won't hear about it from any politician. You won't hear about it on your favorite progressive talk show. However, if a celebrity talk about it, instantly it's THE NEWS.
Which is why we speak out here. We have to keep it mutually anonymous and so far, it seems to be building.
If you find a place to link us where it doesn't threaten your security, fine. Protection comes first.
Still lots of anger and frustration.
Since there's no instant cure for trauma, how do you deal with it? Break it down into small increments so it feels "manageable".
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