https://cptsdfoundation.org/2024/05/27/safe-place/ The Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research Mon, 27 May 2024 19:27:58 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://cptsdfoundation.org/2024/05/27/safe-place/#comment-25769 Mon, 27 May 2024 19:27:58 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=987489257#comment-25769 I read with interest the post by Adina LeCompte on your Safe-Place site. It is Memorial Day. The day is understandably symbolic for this Vietnam-Nam era veteran with USMC service as a Corpsman. Late in my career as an RN within the VA Healthcare System, I came to the discovery that I had been burying my own PTSD behind my title as a care provider. With newly opened eyes, I am still learning about being transparent as a part of a Veterans’ PTSD Group at our nearby Vet Center.
I came to know John and Adina within a different circle of friends. I have seldom witnessed a couple come together so solidly despite a great number of obstacles. Profound trauma, grief and loss topped that list; but age and distance factored in as well.
It was obvious that recovery of healthy life was paramount. Their growth was astonishing! The courage I have in both of them rival that of my comrades-in-arms long ago. Before long, I was privileged to toast their marriage ceremony. Their union still is growing exponentially.
I am honored to tell your readers that Adina’s story about her broken wrist is true. However, her recovery includes much more than an orthopedic trauma.

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