Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (City Problems?)?

[Anonymous]

Hello... Good day to you all. I am 12 years old turning thirteen. I live with my grandfather in an island resort he own. I was home schooled there and now I am going to be attending in middle school. my grandpa sent me to the city in the care of of one of his employee's. I only been here for a few days and I am still awkward because I've been living with mostly my grandpa and the employee's there. I had a hard time coping in the city and while on my way to store I was called by a lady wearing provocative clothes, she had a lot of piercings. I don't know her and her breath smell's weird. I think it was alcohol, my grandpa usually kept me away from it which is why I am not sure what it really smell. she ask me for some cash, since I have an extra with me and all I need to buy was a toothbrush I gave her the extra. I think it was 30$, I never handle much money and I rarely keep it in me because I never had to buy anything when I was with my grandpa. after giving it to her she started talking to me about things I don't understand, asking me if I'm new to the city. she ask me to sit with her, I'm hesitant because one of my caretakers back then use to tell me to never talk to strangers unless I had something important to ask or if I'm lost. when I sat beside her she started touching me in weird places before she put her hands inside my shorts and she ask me if I have an experience, I didn't know what she means so I said no and she ask me if I wanted to experience it. I was so confuse and a little scared because she was doing something to me that nobody done before so I ran away. I don't know why but I was starting to get scared at that moment. I'm starting to regret moving in the city now, I wanted to go home. I'm scared to go out, what should I do? Is the city really this scary?

[Imupforit]

When I was the age of the boy in your story, I was not only comfortable with the idea of sex but thought about it often. I had already sneaked beers with my friends and knew what alcohol was long before that.
I never would have parted with "30$" so easily either, except to spend it on candy or something I couldn't get at home.
The syntax of sentences within the story come and go but are never consistent. The structure of your sentences do the same. It is neither the writing of someone that speaks English as a primary or second language. You were not subtle enough with them or consistent. It makes the reader work too hard to get their heads into the story. It's distracting.
The way you wrapped your story kind of left the reader wondering what the conflict was. You r character is scared of the woman so he runs away but then states he doesn't know why he's scared.
Finally, the title of the story shows a deeper vocabulary and general knowledge than most adults. When I tell people I have PTSD they ask me what that is. Those that know what it is still don't know what words the acronym stands for.
I think the premise has a good story. You should map it out before trying to rewrite it. You should also read some stories by 12 year old boys and for 12 year old boys to get your story to look like it was written by your character. It'll make it easier for your reader to buy in.

[mollyringworm]

First of all, you have to talk to your grandpa and possibly the police. That kind of behavior is unacceptable and that woman should be dealt with. If you don't tell anyone then its possible that they could do that to someone else. Not everyone in the city is like that and people that are should be in jail. Talk to someone and they can help you.

Secondly, you shouldn't really talk to strangers unless you need help, even then you should make sure it's in a highly populated area and even then you should still be cautious.

Lastly, you should not give out money to strangers. Even if they're homeless and seem like they need it you would be better off buying them food or blankets and giving it to them. Or give to a charity. If you give them cash then they can buy drugs or alcohol with it.

Make sure you talk to an adult about it as soon as you can. Maybe next time ask someone to come with you. Don't be afraid of the city, be cautious.

[Asker]

I never been in the city before which is why I was mostly ignorant about those kind of things. I called my grandpa earlier and told him I want to go home. he said I was just home sick.

[mollyringworm]

Try talking to another adult

[ItsJulia]

I am sorry you had to expierience that. It was inappropriate and wrong. I myself have been molested multiple times. I know the city may be scary and uninviting but I advise you seek help, join grouops, find mutual interests (now or eventually). I understand it may take time to get back to your normal self but having a good support system is VERY important. Or just processing and healing in general. So talking about it and doing anything that makes you feel better (ok well healthy things).

I repressed memories out of my head for a while and tried to not think about it, but it makes it worse. I applaud you to be so brave to talk about this, and open up some hurtful things. You will be ok. You will get through this. And if you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask me. :) There are good people out there in the world!

[Yeatts]

From the info you provided I doubt you have PTSD you aren't talking about any other symptoms other then being afraid. In the city you need to keep to yourself because there are a lot of weirdos. At your age if you don't recognize someone ignore them, if they keep bothering you tell them to go away, if they don't call the cops tell them you are 13 and a weird person won't leave you alone and you are scared... that will make the cops come pretty quickly.

[Asker]

I don't know... I thought it was PTSD because every time I go out I can't help but look everywhere and I feel like someone will just grab me, I bump into someone while in market earlier and I can't stop myself from shaking back then.

[Yeatts]

Look up the symptoms of PTSD it is not PTSD. I know because I have it and I find it a little insulting that people are so ignorant to how bad it actually is.

Being scared is normal. It's like someone getting bitten by a dog and then they are scared of dogs it's just a learned response.

[Asker]

Sorry I didn't mean to offend, I was kind of ignorant on many things. I was mostly sheltered. sorry.