Hello I’m new
(TW: Abuse and bullying) You can just call me Robbie I just downloaded this app yesterday. I have trauma from getting abused as a kid when I was younger my parents used to fight a lot my parents don’t fight anymore and they’re really happy together which is good. I was bullied a lot in elementary and middle school I was also in a really toxic friend group for around 6 or 7 years I was gaslighted and manipulated in that friendship. My friends ending up kicking me out of the friend group and I was so upset but luckily I found some new friends that actually care about me. I’ve been doing some research on did and osdd and noticed that I show some signs of those disorders.
@Aprylm31
Hey Robbie! Sounds like you've been through a lot
*offers hugs* Trauma from childhood abuse can have detrimental effects on our adult lives. Do you think the bullying led to you falling in with the wrong crowd?
I'm glad to hear you're in a better friend group now. If you suspect symptoms of DID or OSSD, you might want to check out these resources. DID results from severe and prolonged trauma during childhood and and same goes for OSDD. Both may also be linked with complex PTSD.
Here are some resources:
https://www.sidran.org/- This provides resources and reading materials for trauma survivors.
https://www.firstpersonplural.org.uk/- This is a DID association which has videos, forums and personal stories.
https://www.carolynspring.com/blog/did-or-osdd-does-it-matter/
If you want talk more about these issues, you can PM (personal message) a listener from the browse listeners page or put out a general request. Alternatively, feel free to participate in the forums to get to know others who have gone through similar events.
Take care of yourself~Sierra