Friends, I’m asking for help.

As some of you know, after seeing a psychotherapist I’ve recovered some very painful repressed memories of being repeatedly physically and sexually traumatized as a child, and I’ve since been diagnosed with chronic PTSD. On the one hand, I’m grateful to finally understand the source of the psychological difficulties I’ve struggled with all my life, and amazed by the power of the mind. And I have a strong sense of personal goals now, more so than ever before.

But I’m also having an incredibly challenging time dealing with these painful memories, and struggling with a lot of panic attacks and intrusive thoughts. It’s been difficult to focus or manage many tasks, or even to choose the right words as I’m writing this. Everything has been brought to the surface, my body and mind are reliving fear and pain, and it’s going to take a lot of work and time to integrate. I feel like I have a long road ahead of me, but at least I finally know what to work on.

I’ve made the decision to relocate to Galveston, TX to be closer to my family; they’re extremely supportive through all of this, and while they didn’t know exactly what had been happening during my childhood, some family members had an idea that something was wrong and they want to do what they can to help see me through this now. I have a place to live, a doctor, and a trauma therapist lined up for when I arrive.

I am asking you for help getting myself and my beat up car from NC to there, and help covering my food and basic bills while I find employment, and start my life over in some ways, once I arrive. Please help me on my healing journey.

Thank you!