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Corrections as in prison

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Corrections as in prison
by Kathy on May 17, 2017, 04:16PM

I am looking for someone to talk to that has suffered trauma resulting in PTSD from working in a prison. I have witnessed horrific things. I have been assaulted and threatened by inmates as.well as.staff. I have been at it for sixteen yrs. Prior to that I suffered an extremely traumatic childhood

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Reply: Corrections as in prison
by ewysocki on Jun 01, 2017, 07:55PM

Hi Kathy- The survivors on this site are survivors of car crashes, motorcycle crashes, and other such traumas. I am nto sure you will find the support you are looking for here. Sincerely, Liz Wysocki

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Reply: Corrections as in prison
by EileenFlores on Jul 15, 2017, 05:15PM

Hi, Kathy Have you ever been to the Trauma Fighter Website? www.traumafighter.com Joe Swafford is an incredible survivor of childhood trauma and might be a great connection for you! Another great resource is the National Center for PTSD: www.ptsd.va.gov They have wonderful resources and even a coaching app which supports survivors after trauma. We’re cheering for you! Keep going! Survive. Connect. Rebuild.

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Reply: Corrections as in prison
by Kathy on Jul 09, 2018, 08:18AM

Thanks. Think u are right.