Hi Diana. I appreciate your kind words - my childhood was all of those things. I have had to be strong at times but I think it was/is mostly stubbornness :) One of my grandfathers used to tell me “you could give lessons in stubbornness to a mule”. (Sometimes he meant it as compliment - sometimes not.)
Hi Diana. I appreciate your kind words - my childhood was all of those things. I have had to be strong at times but I think it was/is mostly stubbornness :) One of my grandfathers used to tell me “you could give lessons in stubbornness to a mule”. (Sometimes he meant it as compliment - sometimes not.)
In college I took courses in rhetoric, brainwashing. psychology and various religions to help me understand what I went through. It was sad to realize the level of fear that some religions and power seeking individuals use to control and manipulate people - especially so with religion given that, as you pointed out, it is supposed to be about love, service & support. It’s good there are religions and ways of thought that do not resort to such awful tactics.
I am thankful for it Christi. Every day. Between my childhood and events during my military service I have chronic, complex ptsd. I have learned how to deal with it but there are still - and always will be - bad days. On those days I sometimes think I can’t keep going but my stubbornness kicks in and carries me through. It definitely comes in handy! Thank you for your kind words. Be well.
I, too, have complex PTSD, and on the bad days it is my stubbornness and ability to reach out that has allowed me to stay until things get calmer. Mine is civilian PTSD. I wouldn't wish PTSD on my worst enemy. Be well, Kasumii.
I am sorry that you have it too. I wish you many blessings and all the support you need, when you feel you need it, as you go through life.
You are a better person than I. I would wish my PTSD, in all it’s complex, chronic nature that invades every part my of life - on those who created the situations that gave it to me. Not permanently - but for a solid six months. They should not only know, but feel, the damage they caused. Of course, this is just random magical thinking. But, yeah, I think if I could do that, I probably would - on those very specific people only.
After being suppressed by the cult, and emerging, and it sounds as if you're doing well now, maybe writing an article or book about the process and what you learned might be helpful to others? I would be interesting to read.
Hi Diana. I appreciate your kind words - my childhood was all of those things. I have had to be strong at times but I think it was/is mostly stubbornness :) One of my grandfathers used to tell me “you could give lessons in stubbornness to a mule”. (Sometimes he meant it as compliment - sometimes not.)
In college I took courses in rhetoric, brainwashing. psychology and various religions to help me understand what I went through. It was sad to realize the level of fear that some religions and power seeking individuals use to control and manipulate people - especially so with religion given that, as you pointed out, it is supposed to be about love, service & support. It’s good there are religions and ways of thought that do not resort to such awful tactics.
Well, it is important to give thanks or that stubbornness, Kasumli. It helped you leave a life of trauma. Be well and thank you for sharing.
I am thankful for it Christi. Every day. Between my childhood and events during my military service I have chronic, complex ptsd. I have learned how to deal with it but there are still - and always will be - bad days. On those days I sometimes think I can’t keep going but my stubbornness kicks in and carries me through. It definitely comes in handy! Thank you for your kind words. Be well.
I, too, have complex PTSD, and on the bad days it is my stubbornness and ability to reach out that has allowed me to stay until things get calmer. Mine is civilian PTSD. I wouldn't wish PTSD on my worst enemy. Be well, Kasumii.
I am sorry that you have it too. I wish you many blessings and all the support you need, when you feel you need it, as you go through life.
You are a better person than I. I would wish my PTSD, in all it’s complex, chronic nature that invades every part my of life - on those who created the situations that gave it to me. Not permanently - but for a solid six months. They should not only know, but feel, the damage they caused. Of course, this is just random magical thinking. But, yeah, I think if I could do that, I probably would - on those very specific people only.
After being suppressed by the cult, and emerging, and it sounds as if you're doing well now, maybe writing an article or book about the process and what you learned might be helpful to others? I would be interesting to read.
I would find it interesting to read.
Thank you Diana. I do think about writing it all down - maybe someday I will.