Dear Donors,
Today, I am reaching out to share my deeply personal journey, a journey that spans four decades and filled with tribulations. I am a 52 year old woman and for 40 years, I have battled the silent struggles of living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
My journey with PTSD started in my youth, shaped by experiences that haunted me for a very long time. I thought I had come to terms with it, accepting it as a part of my life.
I was happily married to my husband with whom I had businesses. Because we were so busy with our work, we never had time to have children.
My husband had been my pillar of strength, the only one I could confide in and trust. He was the one who knew my fears and knew how to deal with them very well.
We were navigating through life together, having successfully owned and operated two businesses for 25 years. However, life had more challenges in store for me. Tragically, my world crumbled when my husband lost his battle with lung cancer almost 4 years ago.
Alone and devastated, I was forced to close down the businesses we had built together. The weight of grief, coupled with the PTSD overwhelmed me. Depression set in, and I found solace only in sleeping medication. Losing him left me feeling isolated and lost. Recognizing the severity of my situation, my doctor referred me to a psychotherapist.
Therapy became my lifeline, unraveling the layers of grief and addressing the PTSD that had resurfaced. Admitting that I needed help with my PTSD was a challenging step, as I had believed I had integrated it into my life.
But with ongoing therapy, I have made a significant progress. I am no longer bound by the shackles of depression, and I am determined to rebuild my life. In the past two years, I have found the strength to start a new chapter, focusing on creating an online business that aligns with my passions. I am diligently working on building a website and rediscovering the joy of pursuing my dreams.
The goal is not just to establish a business but to reclaim my life and happiness. I aspire to fulfill the dream my husband and I once shared – embarking on a world trip. Regrettably, that dream was left unfulfilled, but I am determined to make it a reality one day on my own.
I am reaching out to you, my dear friends, for your support. I am seeking donations to kickstart my new business venture and to ensure I can continue to receive the therapy that has been instrumental in my recovery. Your contribution will help me stand tall in the light, embracing life once again after the battles I’ve fought and the victories I’ve achieved so far.
I am eternally grateful for the therapy that pulled me out of the deepest valleys of my life. It was and is the right therapy for me, a beacon of hope that is guiding me towards a brighter future. Your support will not only help me rebuild but also serve as a testament to the incredible power of compassion and community.
Thank you for considering my story and for being a source of strength in my journey from darkness to light. Together, we can make a difference and inspire others to find hope in their struggles.
To contribute, please use my PayPal link:
https://paypal.me/MediaLiteracy?country.x=NL&locale.x=nl_NL
With heartfelt gratitude and may God bless you!