Comments on: Coming Out as a Complex Trauma Survivor https://cptsdfoundation.org/2021/02/24/coming-out-as-a-complex-trauma-survivor/ The Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research Sat, 26 Mar 2022 17:19:54 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Joni https://cptsdfoundation.org/2021/02/24/coming-out-as-a-complex-trauma-survivor/#comment-15246 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 17:19:54 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=235707#comment-15246 Hello. So many people in todays world experience trauma and abuse. How sad that is! I was sexually abused, by various step dads, and my alcoholic mom was verbally abusive as well. I finally discovered a love, greater than any, I had ever experienced before! My dad was Catholic, and my mom Baptist, but they divorced when I was only ten. We never made any habit of going to any churches. One summer, tho I attended a summer camp, with a cousin, and I met, and fell in love with Jesus Christ. Sitting around a campfire, under the beautiful stars, Jesus became real, and known to me! I had never experienced such mercy and love, that He suffered and died, so I could have eternal life! What joy! My creator loved me, and wanted to have a relationship, with me. Since then, life has not been perfect, we all go through trials and tribulations. I have peace, tho like never before. And even tho I am a sinner (we all are) I know that He suffered and died, and rose again, so I could have Forgivness for those sins, and worship Him forever, in Paradise! Thank you for your story. And for letting me share mine!

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I thoroughly enjoyed this article because it shred some light on one of the items on my trauma buffet- Coming Out as a complex-trauma survivor. I’ve done some intense therapy at different stages, and to focus on specific issues, but I had a aha moment- I forgot all about being gay-bashed (physically and mentally)and the necessity of healing this part of my journey. 👍

]]> By: Cassie https://cptsdfoundation.org/2021/02/24/coming-out-as-a-complex-trauma-survivor/#comment-3783 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:20:45 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=235707#comment-3783 In reply to Micah Lyn.

Micah, Im so glad this resonated with you. I know I sometimes feel alone dealing with the complexities of CPTSD and the added layers of being part of the LGBTQ+ community. I know how hard it can be to face the abuse from our families and added stigma of our authentic identities. Im so glad you have been able to come out and be the beautiful, strong woman that you are! Sending you so much love and support <3

]]> By: Micah Lyn https://cptsdfoundation.org/2021/02/24/coming-out-as-a-complex-trauma-survivor/#comment-3781 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:35:50 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=235707#comment-3781 Cassie, this was a great article, thank you for sharing. It really touched my heart. I’m so glad for you that you have found yourself.

I’m a trans woman and didn’t come out until I was 61 years old, two years ago. My childhood abuse kept me so afraid of ever being my own true self that I repressed not only my gender identity, but the fact that I was abused for my first 17 years. I tried very hard to be what family, friends, and society expected of me.

And now I’m on a path to recovery from the abuse, and living as my true female self.

Thanks again for the share, it helped me.

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