All I’ve done so far is cry. I’m longing for Christmas to be over. I feel like the worst parent in the world, I’ve done everything alone for everyone else, shopping, wrapping etc etc. I honestly feel so lonely 😭, that lonely I’d prefer to be in Afghanistan. My heart is breaking
I truly don’t know what to say, thank you so so much for your lovely comments and messages. Suffering with complex ptsd and loneliness absolutely breaks me, on top of separating with my husband I’m battered, I just want everyone to be ok xxx
Thank you for your lovely support, means a lot as at the moment I don’t want to burden anyone, I am just trying to fight through xx have a lovely Christmas everyone. Xxxx
Loneliness sure does suck, it was hitting hard last night. Not just the emotional feelings that go with it but I physically hurt. 😢
I feel for anyone who suffers from it.
That saying you can be in a packed room of people and still feel lonely.
I’m sorry if I come across as moaning. I’m struggling. I don’t want replies I just need a safe place to voice my feelings. I get into bed & the panic attacks start, the gut wrenching feelings of loneliness, the memories flood in, the mind goes into overdrive.
Well twitter it’s been a while
I’m absolutely exhausted with organising the husband’s move to his place,while working,sorting the kids,the dogs,AFIP & well holding off a breakdown which feels like it’s imminent.
However I got to see the
#Aurora
the other night
#northernlights
Hi mate, could we get a post in memory of Jaysley Beck. On this day in 2021, she took her own life.
Today, not a single thing was mentioned by anyone from HQ, not the CO or RSM. Such a tragic loss to not only the armed forces, but the world.
Finally the brown letter dropped & my
#AFIP
agreed. Now it’s in the hands of the DWP 🫣😂
I can finally start to look at reducing my hours at work now so I am not constantly burning out, as I struggle to find a happy medium & I’m constantly on go go go, always give 200%
New tattoo day, something sentimental to me.
I’m blessed to be alive, yes I know it’s hard at the moment, the pain I feel inside, but I’ve felt the sunshine, felt the calmness inside, so I know it’s there.
#newtattoo
#mytreattome
#tattoo
#blackink
#sentimental
The hardest thing ever is having to break the news to your kids that their mum & dad are separating. In January it would be our 17th wedding anniversary. I am heartbroken,but trauma recovery, finding myself has taken it’s toll & we are 2 separate people within the relationship 😢
7 yrs ago 2day, the day b4 my son’s 10th bday, I tried to end my life. That day never goes by with ease, the guilt of him waking up with me not being there, but being in hospital will always break my heart 💔
I’m blessed that my recovery journey never ended
#PTSD
#mentalhealth
It’s been a while twitter
Since splitting I’ve been throwing my all in2 work, decorating & god knows what else. On top of that manic march of anniversaries
#cptsd
I just noticed this memory on my FB. I’m so proud I’m still here standing, cause I nearly never was.
#mentalhealth
Niece ask if I’m ok. I’m doing ok aside fm I feel like a failure, have a bitch of a daughter, remembering trauma, & all I want is the right connection fm some1 who fucking loves me,something I didn’t think should be so dam hard to get fm a husband🥺 sorry u shouldn’t have asked…
A mammoth day, having a right good clear out, clearing the garden etc etc…..
Cheeky chippy tea, red wine 🍷 and I’m going to catch up on
#TheMorningShow
7 yrs ago I was released from a 3 wk break within west park mental health hospital following an attempt to end my life
Not long after getting that dreaded 1st refusal letter from veterans UK. My recovery journey has been long but worth every minute fighting for happiness
#cptsd
Nice cheeky little bonus award at work for a continuous of excellent performance. My manager said I’ve hit my limit for the 12 mth rolling period for awards,but as soon as 1 drops off she wants to put in for another 1.
#happydays
now to try & get
#Adele
tickets in
#Munich
Pt1
2014 in Kabul, I ended up being aeromeded bk 2 Bastion following a breakdown (I completely disassociated & nearly ended it,I never told any1 at the time). Felt like a failure I obtained some help at Bastion & finished the tour 6+ wks left
Since then I’ve embarked on therapy
Really not in the best of places at the moment. Alcohol shouldn’t be my go to. It adds to my depression and it’s not needed on top of the upcoming anniversaries. I need the pain taken away though
Heartbreaking & boils my piss that this young woman suffered alone.
I also fully understand the awful situation she was in having been through 2 years of sexual harassment from my Sgt, attempting my life & going AWOL.
Bless her heart 💔 and her family and friends RIP
#Justice
BBC has reported the appalling case of teenager, Gnr Jaysley Beck, who died after a relentless campaign of sexual harassment from her boss. We are supporting the family.
Pt4
The eyes of a broken person show so much, the change in me shows it.
Therapy, growing no matter how painful is so worth it. However the positive change in you also at times come with loss, as your growth scares people 💔 it’s been a tough journey,but I am proud
#mentalhealth
The urge to stop the pain is overwhelming. I’ve only had 1 gin, bedtime it is because these feelings r painful.
These feelings r reminding me of how I use to get rid of them & that was by strong pain relief medication which I can no longer take because of this.
#ptsd
#Divorce
Incidents that have happened to me in the past have been battering me today, to the point that I had to pull over from driving.
Having the memories & feeling them feelings from what that sgt did to me is pissing me right off…..
Fu
#ptsd
Off work being mentally battered & suffering with dry socket & an infection, so decided to stick the telly on, that lasted 30 seconds couldn’t face watching the 2 twerps Lorraine & Dr Hillary Jones, how are they even still on the TV 🥱🥱🥱
@lorraine
This world at the moment is seriously fucked up. It scares me to even begin to understand what going on and ask why is there never any peace, or to think we are safe in our country, even our homes, and what is to come from the darkness that the world is in.
#crazyworld
It’s not just a tree….
I hugged this tree. Lockdown broke my friend mentally,we escaped on a winter walk & this will always be in my memory of a walk that massively helped her.
I’m devastated & question what kind of world are we really living in.
#Sycamore
#sycamoregaptree
#CPTSD
is absolutely dog shit 💩
The joys of trauma received from the hands of others batters u mentally & physically.
Sexual assault,bullying,harassment,abuse,neglect, etc etc.
Join the
#army
they say, 1 big happy family, it’s amazing. Well not now it isn’t in my head 🤯
That’s my out of office on which is very much needed, as I’m feeling completely burnt out. However, tomorrow I embark on a personal journey with going on a psychedelic retreat.
Watched many informative movies, documentaries etc & I’m hoping in some way it helps with my
#cptsd
14th October, 2007
Lance Corporal Sarah Holmes, aged 26 from Wantage, of 29 Postal Courier and Movement Regiment died at Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, from wounds sustained in a road traffic accident at Al Udeid, Qatar, 11 days earlier
Lest we Forget this brave young lady🏴🇬🇧
Finally the brown letter dropped & my
#AFIP
agreed. Now it’s in the hands of the DWP 🫣😂
I can finally start to look at reducing my hours at work now so I am not constantly burning out, as I struggle to find a happy medium & I’m constantly on go go go, always give 200%
Hi does any1 know any charities or support services 4
#veterans
that may assist with some funding 4 therapy sessions?
Was with Veterans CTS, the therapist was leaving & now see her privately because of the previous inconsistencies with others in the past. I need more trauma work
I’d rather have my
#military
#pension
sorted in regard to the
#McCloudRemedy
since we could potentially be waiting till late 2025…….
I feel it’s just a piece of plastic will sit in a draw. Like in all seriousness what will this card actually do.
Pension over card for me
🚨As of midnight last night (yes the team were up watching it go live) anyone can now apply for a veteran’s ID card who has served in the UK’s Armed Forces.
Years of work including a £45m effort to digitise veterans records has matured today.
Tomorrow will be 7 wks since I was informed by the Armed Forces payments Team Norcross that my AFIP paperwork was received,they had confirmed a back payment date & it was sent to be countersigned. Still nothing 😴
#VUK
#AFIP
#DWP
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@MarlovianJoe
Yes I am truly aware that other people who have been to Afghanistan had it truly truly worst than I did, I get that, the loneliness & neglect fucked me. I apologise if that comment has hurt you in anyway. My bad, I’m feeling truly fucked at the moment mentally
Wtaf
Maybe is cause the military is still rife we alter ego nobs thinking they can use their rank to mentally & physically abuse/sexually assault both women & men, maybe it’s cause when shit happens it gets brushed under the carpet, or perhaps it’s the poor treatment fm VETSUK
Pt 1.
Just sat & re-read the letter.
It hit me that they wrote I became entitled to
#AFIP
in Apr 2016, the date I made my
#AFCS
claim.
However, since that claim I tried end my life, went to a psych hosp (as I felt all that was done 2me @ the hands of others was my fault)
@JohnnyMercerUK
anything, or would you just block another veteran for raising issues that just seem to be brushed under the carpet (as per military standard)……
You say you want to help
#Veterans
however you pick issues that assist you nicely, & dismiss any in relation to
#VUK
What about, as a wonderful Valentines Day present to those Veterans you love
@JohnnyMercerUK
@AWMurrison
why not release the Govt’s response to the QQR that you promised before Christmas recess?
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
We’re still waiting,
To hear from you… tick tock