“Not surprisingly, people with PTSD commonly feel detached or estranged from others. People who have endured combat, rape, disaster work, and other forms of trauma often assume that they are now different and that no one could possibly relate to their experiences. They might feel that they can’t tell others about what happened or what they did for fear of judgment, and the secrets and fear of being shunned lead to their feeling disconnected from others. Because they no longer feel comfortable in social situations, they might avoid gatherings—or they might go but find no pleasure in them. Of course, to connect with others, people need to be emotionally open. This is difficult when one is still struggling to contain memories of the past.” PtsdDisconnectedTraumatized Book:The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook: A Guide to Healing, Recovery, and Growth Source: The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook: A Guide to Healing, Recovery, and Growth