Wow, you have all made my day!! @tyme @defaultusername (funny name😎) @creative_writer @MDT @Former-Member @Hope2Recovery (I like your name too) & lovely @Katz42 (as well as, @TAB & @Shaz51 - I already replied)
Ok, this is the first time, since I have been in SANE, that I actually bothered to get pen & paper, & write everyone's name down. Maybe, I am getting better? A little?
Thankyou so much for being here with me. Thankyou @tyme.
It is awesome you are studying trauma @defaultusername , I'm not sure how emotionally enduring that is? We definitely need solid people who are informed. I think this book will complement your studies? I am interested in your feedback. (P.S you can buy off A m a zon - & local book shop, sounds good too 🐥🦄)
Mind body connection @creative_writer 1984 was on Viceland last night. Reality is a shifting kaleidoscope?
@MDT thankyou for your comment. The book (1st Chapter) basically describes, what trauma is - if you are shy, insecure, embarrassed, ashamed, - the book explains, that it is all trauma. Basically, Everyone - has degrees of trauma from their past - or current life. This, was interesting perspective to me.
@Former-Member you are the best! I'm so happy, you have downloaded. Thanks for great reply& explaining your 'realm' to me. I still think, perhaps, you & @defaultusername will be able add significant value to this thread -& help to guide it. I want everyone to be able to contribute. It is too much for me. I never know when, I will be well or unwell. Please adopt it as yours, for now, at least. It will take pressure off me. I can learn too - from any questions PSW pose, etc. And I cannot, always reply to everyone -& I want people to be replied to. @Hope2Recovery you are more than welcome to adopt as well!
Thankyou for your beautiful feedback @Katz42 . I think, personally, what we are doing - by reading this book, is hugely empowering. I don't know you at all, I really felt proud when I read your message & appreciation. Sorry if that sounds, patronising - maybe, I am proud of me.
Specialists, loved ones, forum members! Can assist us so much. Their input is essential. However at the end of the day, it is only, each of us, that has the power to heal ourselves - or allow our bodies, minds, spirits, space to naturally grow. (alongside professional support, close personal support)
It is so difficult to change the pathways of our own minds. i.e overcome trauma responses - that are completely out of our control - feels like all hell - meanwhile, talking to myself, that , 'in this moment - I am safe now '
Anyways - it's really really hard.
Reading to myself - it gives me back, part of myself, that I lost - maybe misplaced for a very long time.
Thanks heaps for taking this step with me,
Everyone.
I wish us all calm.
PS - bonus artwork
Where There Is Light,
There is Hope.
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.