Support group for cptsd survivors living at uni

So I'm not sure how this is going to work yet but I at least want to get the idea out there.

I am a first year uni student living in halls and it is my first time living away from home without any parents. Living with my toxic family there was never much time to process and reflect on everything that was going on, and now I'm finally alone, the silence is overwhelming. Its finally just me - with the reflections of every terrible thing that has happened throughout my life. It has been a lot to deal with, and something that I think most other people around me can't relate to. Is anyone else feeling this?

I want to create a support group for trauma survivors living at uni to be open about their feelings/tell their stories/share what its like finally being away from their families. I would genuinely be really interested to hear from other people who have had experiences like mine, and to let people know they're not alone. If you would be interested, please reach out!

(edited 1 month ago)

Reply 1

ravenpri

Yes, I feel the same way. I’ve been struggling so terribly.. being on survival mode my whole life and then finally being in a safe environment.. it’s just a foreign feeling for my body. I dont know if I’ll ever filly adjust to this. I’ve been feeling so lonely, had zero luck making friends, struggling with chores/daily tasks and most importantly, I’ve been procrastinating and putting off uni work. It’s just so difficult

Reply 2

harapeco_23

A foreign feeling, exactly... It feels like you're always waiting for the next disaster to occur. I know exactly what you mean and I'm so sorry to hear that you're struggling too. I think having people to talk to could really help you feel grounded even if its just over the internet. TSR won't let me send PMs until I've had my account for three days, so when it lets me (hopefully tomorrow) I'll send you an invite to join my group. I wish you all the best 😊