Effie’s sunshine greeting far exceeds the melting point of PTSD.
At last I am gaining perspective. It’s still weak, but I am coming around to believing that an auto accident a year ago in which no one was significantly hurt (except for a torn tendon in my right elbow that hurt for nine months; and Grünhilde, my Audi and a veritable member of the family, who was totaled) is not a sufficient reason to torque my worldview downward.
With the help of God through His Word, and my husband, my pastor and Effie, now on therapy cat duty (as she probably always has been), I am able to concede that every driver on the road is not specifically out to harm me.
Particular noteworthy Bible verses coalesced in my attention sphere this morning.
“It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority.” Acts 1:7
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” Romans 8:18
“Behold, I am vile;
What shall I answer You?
I lay my hand over my mouth.” Job 40:4
(All verses above are from the New King James Version (NKJV), © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.)
Being a victim of being struck by a car myself, just over 2 years ago, I know how the PTSD seems to flare up instantly, when you sense a car is being driven carelessly or coming towards me. Sometimes it affects me more than other times, however it has a greater impact than just myself, it affects me in my work, my relationships and my spirit
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We’re in the same shape, friend. The at-fault driver’s nationally lauded insurance carrier conveniently doesn’t believe in PTSD. But I am fortunate despite that. My husband and my friends understand. And very occasionally someone understands the nexus of the accident and stress response–so I’m very glad you wrote and I appreciate your comment very much.
Take care! Our wounds are life-compromising, but not terminal. It’s like baggage full of stuff we don’t need but places to put it can be hard to find sometimes–like when we’re in traffic intersections.
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Thank you Lauren, I saw on Linkedin a post on PTSD, where one survivor mentioned that it should be known as PTSInjury, not Disorder … I totally agree with that statement
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So do I. “Disorder” is not only pejorative, but flaming rude to the sufferer. Nor is it a syndrome, because that implies a universal response to the same set of conditions.
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well said
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Lauren, would you be interested in looking at my blog, I just started, English is my 2nd language, so been reluctant to start for a long time, however others who have seen my articles/posts on Linkedin have been suggesting or have commented that they love to follow my “blog”, so I made it official. Here is the link, and thank you in advance, warm regards John
https://wordpress.com/stats/day/howtobreatheagain.wordpress.com
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I have already visited your blog, John, and replied there to your comment.
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Thanks Lauren, for your feedback, it gave me strength. Happy Easter
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Thanks, John. We don’t actually celebrate Easter per se. We celebrate the resurrection of the Lord every Sunday, and should celebrate it every waking hour! Be of good cheer, He has overcome the world! (John 16:33)
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yup
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Beautiful attitude. Praise God for the perspective He makes possible for us in His Word. Only He could’ve ever placed such wisdom before us, which is ours for the taking. Grace upon grace, for those who suffer.
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Thank you, dear friend. I know you understand, and I appreciate your kind words. Always. ❤
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So trying to avoid a pre-dinner kip here in Melb on a Friday evening. That picture of zeffie is not helping. About to go into Autumn here. Cheers,H
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Autumn is our most beautiful season. Is it cold Down Under?
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Good news. 🙂 Spring always follows winter where all seemed dead and hopeless. Thank God for giving us this picture of resurrection in nature. Also thank Him for giving us cats!
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Amen! Now if my memory would just spring back to life. . .
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(((hug)))
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(((hug back))) ❤
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