Thank you – Christmas

November 30th, 2009

Hello All,

First I must apologise profusely for taking so long to be in contact following the PTSD Awareness day.

I am really sorry; the one thing is, for those who don’t know, PTSD doesn’t only affect the individual but also their families terribly.

Dave and I are only now coming out of what I would have to describe as the worst 5-6 months of our lives. It has been very difficult as David suffered a terrible PTSD relapse after attending a PTSD program at St John of God Hospital – all up he required up to 9 weeks in hospital. (He’d only been out of hospital 5 days before the walk).

Therefore I’ve really taken some time out to care, not only for David, but my whole family.

There are those out there who believe PTSD doesn’t exist, they may change their minds if they’d seen what we’ve been through lately.

All is good now and with the support of good family and friends and an expert medical team we’re well and truly back on our feet, and feeling better than ever. Hooray

Firstly I would like to say a big thank you for all your help, not only for the awareness day, but leading up to the day and also throughout the whole year. We’ve made some amazing progress. I must say I am very proud the way things are panning out for PUTP. It’s only been possible because of the hard work of others.

There is a funding round out that PUTP is going to apply for. Hopefully we can be successful and in turn I may be able to work in a paid part time role for PUTP, instead of trying to juggle family commitments, a full time shift work job and PUTP.

Anyway with a bit of rest and a well earned holiday to the Gold Coast this week, I am looking forward to getting back into the swing of things and following up after the Awareness Day. I still have many things to sort and appreciation / thankyou notes to send out to those who made the day possible.

Great chance to mingle at the Picking Up The Peaces Christmas BBQ.

Christmas Party

We have organised a little Christmas party. Whether you have been in the thick of it with PUTP, just attended the walk or have a vested interest, we’d love to see you come along. A good time to debrief over the walk and generally catch up.

If nothing else has come out of the past couple of months I have been given the opportunity to really experience the full force of PTSD. This has ignited a passion to really change the way people perceive PTSD and raise awareness at a much higher level. People cannot suffer alone with this insidious disorder, it’s heartbreaking.

Please bring your family and friends and join us at the end of year Christmas sausage sizzle - RSVP 10th December

We’ll provide the snaggers and slaw – but if you’d like a cold beer, you’ll have to bring your own.