Traumatic Experiences Community Daily check-in Monday October 16 2017

Hi there, everyone!!

Following in Raven's footsteps I figured it would be wise to introduce myself as well. I haven't really made any background information posts about me and I don't want to bore you with details of my life, but I am a survivor of child sexual abuse, abusive relationships (from being vulnerable with the CSA), had a neglectful family, and have subsequently dealt with depression, anxiety, PTSD, dissociation etc.

I started my healing journey at 19 when I escaped my family situation and 7 years later I am what I would call functional but not yet "successful." I lucked out by having the first therapist I reached out to be a great fit for me, and that I was assertive enough to have my parents pay for some of my therapy. After years of therapy and lessening my PTSD symptoms, but realizing some symptoms didn't go away... it turns out I also fall on the autism spectrum. Surprise!

I've been a listener for 2 years off and on but mostly only did long-term 1 on 1s until reaching out to become involved in this community. I love how supportive this place is and I hope that I'll get to know all of you in some way.

So, to start off, how is your day going? What's a struggle you have faced today? What's a success you've had this week?

And as a bit of a getting-to-know-you, what's your favourite book/movie/tv show? (just pick one to tell me about)

Today I had a really tiring morning and had to nap so I feel like I'm going to be up later than I want tonight >.< A struggle I faced is completing all of my 7cups responsibilities today, and a success I've had is... managing to complete all the 7cups responsibilities I've had

My favourite book is called Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. It is beautiful and immediate, but also incredibly, horribly sad. It helped me get through my teen years and will always have a special place in my heart.

To add or remove a tag, please click --> here

@Avaray @Shadeshack @BeeLeigh @Faeryschild @dancingRainbow45 @Lavendermoonlight @KLM3278 @jr50 @agreeableKite4304 @PhoenixPatronus @Morfo66 @raycascotch @sujaypai @KatieMoon1 @Tamba @Jenna0903 @melliotm @PanamaBanana @inventiveOrange1 @HearingYourHeart @TreesandWine @guyb @Sharkradio @MKjart @Lilyflower0817 @ caterpillargirl @Survivetoalive @exuberantTriangle2562 @coraline23 @Ivorycat5573 @fearlessPear8268 @SemicolonSurvivor @weare1 @weareall1 @Annaka1 @moonchild95 @summernight69 @sheaintgotnoshoes @rationalWillow8882 @DeborahUK @AMusicalSilence @catsith @energeticPenny8 @Rebekahwriter13 @behindhazeleyes @sensitiveShade5337 @singercrystalspirit @wittyTree8219 @Ocendade @Rpjrx @Autisaunt14 @Brooke12 @tenacity37 @Raveninthelabrynth @Axeman53 @kkSp3nc3 @22charms @blissedNblessed @Softforesthsp77 @AriannaPink @sereneSoul23 @promisemehope @IPreferWinter @Zombii @Godborned @Jessica86 @resourcefulPond1641 @Lilibuth12 @Tir @Michelle0608 @The_Final_Chapter @Halogen @BubblegumPuppy68 @ScarletPearl1945 @CaloenasNicobarica @Hoxenos @Christine1980 @TheresaWilliams @LovelyChantel @Compassionatelistener109 @LovelyChantel @Pureriver56 @CaloenasNicobarica @unassumingSummer6023 @Reedrainshimmer @resourcefulPond1642 @Hoxenos @CaloenasNicobarica @FrankieDylan