If you have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, you are not alone. I hope these quotes inspire you and help you build inner strength.

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“There is no timestamp on trauma. There isn’t a formula that you can insert yourself into to get from horror to healed. Be patient. Take up space. Let your journey be the balm.”

-Dawn Serra

“Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing creates change you do choose.

-Michele Rosenthal

“When you are going through these difficult times of chaos and trauma, the most important thing is to keep those who are closest to you together.”

-Michael Imperioli

“Hold yourself back, or heal yourself back together. You decide.”

-Brittany Burgunder

“You cannot heal a lifetime of pain overnight, be patient with yourself, it takes as long as it takes to rebuild yourself.” 

-Unknown

“A lot of people who have experienced trauma at the hands of people they’ve trusted take responsibility, and that is what’s toxic.”

-Hannah Gadsby

“I did not ask for the things I’ve been through. And I certainly didn’t ask my mind to paint and repaint the pictures back in flashback form.”

-Michelle Groth

You are not alone.