Hi, it’s me again!! I’ve been a little busy lately, so i only just saw your reply now!
First of all, i don’t really feel like I’m in the right place to actually criticise your work, that truly wasn’t what i meant at all! I really, enjoy your stories, they’re really comforting.
I think the reason my experiences don’t fully match the mc is actually because i admire her a lot. Her confidence while being in a wheelchair? That’s something i look up to so much. Still, if you feel like a tiny peek into my dailylife could help you, I’d be more than happy to share! :-)
And just to say, I’ve only read the first part so far, and it felt like you were focusing more on her frustration about her injury rather than the actual mental aspect (which totally makes sense!). I’m not sure how it is in the later parts.
From my experience, ptsd follows you around all day. The trauma can come back in dreams, or be triggered by smells, places etc. There are times where i experience flashbacks, intrusive memories, and body reactions like panic attacks, shaking, sweating, fast breathing, and a racing heart. I have to deal with constant anxiety. The constant fear of relieving trauma can get so overwhelming that my whole nervous system shuts down and i just end up sinking into my bed and can’t get anything done. That is very annoying to say at least.
Sooo I don’t know if it’s just me, but sometimes it feels like i experience everything a bit more intensely than her…? Maybe it’s just my perspective though, I’m not really sure.
Anyway, I really hope this could help you a little bit, and please don’t feel bad!! You’re doing something really meaningful (to me) with your writing. I’ll definitely be reading the other parts too, I’m sure they’re going to be just as awesome. ☺️
🪼- Anon, I am SO sorry!
I started answering your ask and then didn't finish it up writing my answer, and the post got buried under my 383829 drafts...
Oh girl, I didn't take it as a critique, just feedback, which is desperately needed for improving anything one does!
I've already finished up the story and posted it, and I am an ass and idiot for doing so, but thank you so much for your offer. Knowing myself and the stories my head comes up with, there is a big chance I will get back to you sooner than later!
I hope you will have a great experience reading the fic when you find the time to do so! The later parts do focus on that as well as on, like you know, actually being triggered into a panic attack...I would love to read your commentary on that as well, hoping that it was accurate.
Your comment about it following you around all day actually inspired me a bit to kinda include those to make her PTSD more realistic!
I am very sorry that you have to go through all that, though. It sounds horrible. I actually struggle a bit with putting feelings into words because I do the exact opposite and do not really feel and experience things very intensely, but it's something I am definitely working on!
Yes, it actually did help and I am glad you are thinking like that 🥺
Lots of Love
a very sorry Patty <3