The Self I Didn’t Choose: Living with Complex-PTSD

Living with C-PTSD arises from long-term neglect and abuse, impacting self-view and relationships. It causes feelings of inadequacy, fatigue, and difficulties in relationships. Individuals often self-blame, living in survival mode. Symptoms like dissociation and emotional numbness are trauma responses, not weaknesses. Desensitization to mistreatment can become normal over time. Understanding Complex PTSD clarifies anxiety, isolation, and self-sabotage, enhancing self-connection. Awareness doesn’t ensure healing but helps recognize experiences. If you feel disconnected, realize your struggles are due to hardship adaptation, not personal failings. Acknowledgment promotes significant personal growth.

I share my story as someone who lived this life for decades before understanding it. My hope is that others recognize themselves sooner, with less shame and more compassion.

Supporting&Channel helps spread awareness and understanding to others still trying to make sense of their lives.