Diary of a Dysphoric

Diary of a Dysphoric

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By the time people reach 70, many enjoy telling nostalgic stories, sharing memories, and offering advice for others to follow. But my advice is different-don't look back. Every breath I take reminds me of everything that was stolen from me during World War II: my family, my pride as a Jewish woman, and the dreams I once had. People often ask why I've stayed silent for 60 years. The truth is, the memories of the war haunt me, making it hard to even speak without feeling panic and despair. I'm weighed down by memories that refuse to fade. Some might say I'm lucky to have survived such horrors, but I find no peace. In my mind, I still dream of finding someone who understands the depth of my pain. Until that happens, life feels empty, a constant reminder of what I've lost.
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"Don't tell anybody about this." "If you just ignore it, it'll stop." "There's nothing I can do to help you." And so I did everything I was told. I shut up. I put on a brave face. I followed all the rules. But that was the past and it's not who I am anymore. I will be loud. I will be angry. I will tell the truth. Look what you've done. You gave me a story to tell. ----------------- Unfortunately, a true story. DISCLAIMER: This is my side of the story and, with the exception of a few voicemails/text messages/statements from friends, it all comes straight from my memory. As is the case with most PTSD brains, my memory isn't very good so I can't 100% confirm the accuracy of anything, but it is written almost exactly as I remember it. If anyone reading this happens to know something I don't, feel free to let me know. ----------------- Thank you for reading. ----------------- Dedicated to Sketch, and Toto, and Dr. Worm, and Mia, and anyone else (real or imaginary) that I loved, but they hated.

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