PTSD/C-PTSD Thought

kelpforestdweller:

actuallycptsd:

wildcascadian:

If you need to relocate, move or leave where you’re residing, don’t feel ashamed by it. Sometimes places or locations have such negative attachments from whatever happened that you get physically ill just from being there. 

There may be people who will tell you that you’re “running away”, “avoiding the problem”, or trying to “escape everything”. Don’t listen to them. Your mental health matters. You have the right to heal.

I just moved across the country to get away from my abuser. My last therapist told me that I was only running away from my issues and it would do nothing to help me get better.

For the fist time in 5 years I can leave the house without fear of my abuser stalking me or of him showing up at my job to harass me. This is a very real thing to do that can and does do wonders to help your mental health. It’s is by no means a permanent solution, but it can make life so much easier.

i moved to a new country. they told me not to. best decision i’ve ever made.

if you have something to run from, it’s ok to run.

it only becomes a problem when you are trying to run from yourself, because wherever you go there you are.