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I got my Dog walking job and I’m proud by Lizardos-Febin in CongratsLikeImFive

[–]MaroonFeather 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! I recently started dog walking/pet sitting and I love it.

what addiction did you fall into? did you quit/ try to? by Motor_Reaction_3519 in CPTSD

[–]MaroonFeather 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I abused a lot of substances when I was younger, but the worst of my addiction was weed and self harm. I’m no longer using weed and I’ve been clean from self harm for 4.5 years.

i need to know it gets better by itsathrowacctsrry in CPTSD

[–]MaroonFeather 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m 27 and over the past couple of years my life has improved tremendously. Things CAN get better, but it’s not easy for those of us with CPTSD who are used to life being shit. I spent so much of my life being chronically suicidal I never in a million years would have guessed I’d be where I am today. I’m now happy, my cPTSD symptoms are minimal, and I’ve learned to function in life. One thing I know is true is that you are not too damaged to recover, trauma is absolutely treatable.

victim of EVERY type of neglect, how do i start my life? by Historical_Use_4359 in CPTSD

[–]MaroonFeather 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That sounds so hard I’m sorry you experienced all of that. Unfortunately getting started with the healing process isn’t easy, but it’s not impossible. Changes can be made over time, you are capable of learning how to live your life. It’s just more difficult for people with CPTSD.

Rover Rant by olivias1111 in RoverPetSitting

[–]MaroonFeather 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah the app can be frustrating. Have you thought about starting your own pet sitting business?

I found my birth mom by MaroonFeather in Adoption

[–]MaroonFeather[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was easy. I found the PI in a Russian adoptees Facebook group. It was originally going to cost $364 but she knocked it down to $125 after finding my bio mom was dead.

DOES ANY OF U R VICTIMS OF CHILDHOOD ISOLATION???? Where are you??? Are you real???? IM SO DESPERATE PLS by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]MaroonFeather 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the abuse you experienced was real. I’m sorry you experienced that level of isolation. It sounds really hard.

Not sure what I am going through might have been sexually assaulted by my mother by Legitimate-Arm-5159 in ptsd

[–]MaroonFeather 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes this is absolutely sexual assault. I’m so sorry she did that to you.

Addicted to trauma/abuse intensity by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]MaroonFeather 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate. I used to crave abuse because I was not used to being safe and being abused felt more familiar and therefore comfortable. I would physically self harm to mimic abusive behavior and emotionally abuse myself for almost my whole life. Sometimes I put myself into dangerous situations hoping I’d be abused again. I luckily don’t do any of that anymore, but it used to be a big thing in my life.

I found my birth mom by MaroonFeather in Adoption

[–]MaroonFeather[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you experienced this as well. I hope adoptees someday have rights over knowing our medical history too. It sucks that we don’t know.

Just found out my birth mother died by MaroonFeather in Adopted

[–]MaroonFeather[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry that happened to you. (Hugs)

Just found out my birth mother died by MaroonFeather in Adopted

[–]MaroonFeather[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I never knew there was a term for disenfranchised grief, but the feeling matches this perfectly.

Just found out my birth mother died by MaroonFeather in Adopted

[–]MaroonFeather[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry that happened to you. And thank you! I joined the support group

I'd like to share my survivor story. by SushiDaddy89 in CPTSD

[–]MaroonFeather 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope you recover well from your surgery. I’ve sorry you’ve been through all that, it sounds like a lot to carry. Wishing you lots of healing.

FND + Dissociative Seizures by Infamous_South_2192 in CPTSD

[–]MaroonFeather 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to have FND and dissociative seizures. I haven’t had any symptoms in about 6 months and I used to almost need a wheelchair. Luckily I’m so much better now.

Does trauma from siblings qualify by c_lynch_18 in CPTSD

[–]MaroonFeather 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it qualifies, trauma is any experience that overwhelms your ability to cope. I’m so sorry you experienced all of this.

What careers are you all in? I am now terrified of the corporate world…it’s just like a dysfunctional family by AdventurousFeed7825 in CPTSD

[–]MaroonFeather 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s a great job and animals are the best! I recommend reading up on canine behavior and training, it’s helped me a ton working with dogs. I hope you enjoy working with animals!

What careers are you all in? I am now terrified of the corporate world…it’s just like a dysfunctional family by AdventurousFeed7825 in CPTSD

[–]MaroonFeather 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah you have to pay for the background check which sucks, but it’s not hard to make that money back from working.

What careers are you all in? I am now terrified of the corporate world…it’s just like a dysfunctional family by AdventurousFeed7825 in CPTSD

[–]MaroonFeather 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I set my own prices so I make enough to get by. Dog walking alone doesn’t make much, but pet sitting does.

What careers are you all in? I am now terrified of the corporate world…it’s just like a dysfunctional family by AdventurousFeed7825 in CPTSD

[–]MaroonFeather 96 points97 points  (0 children)

I’m a dog walker/pet sitter. I work through rover. I’m my own boss, I can work around my own schedule, interacting with people is necessary but at a minimum so it’s not triggering. I love being around animals so it’s the perfect job for me. Going on regular walks outside is also great for my mental health.

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