Stuck in a Pattern (Our Life Story)

[orek]

Hi, MDs--Even thought the history and trajectory of our lives are very different from yours, we can relate to many of these dynamics--the insiders stuck in the past, the tug-of-war between hope and hopelessness, the feeling that we will never work through all this--all "normal" for those of us with a traumatic past, I believe. This phrase especially resonates: "And here we are. Stuck in the same rut we've been stuck in forever." And I'm sure this time of year and the holidays trigger more things into a higher gear, even if you have some positive family dynamics and support. I wish I could say it gets better; I only can hope it does, for all our sakes! Hang in there, and thanks for sharing your story.