Life after extreme trauma

[TotalDamage]

These past three months have been the worst of my life. Before my traumatic day I had a very happy life and I was sure I was going to great places. But something happened to me that has forever damaged me. In fact, I really deep down in my heart believe it was the worst possible thing that could have happened to me. I am not physically damaged but mentally I am as damaged as a paraplegic and I am not exaggerating this. I have lost everything that I am, my soul is crushed forever.  

Anyhow,  I know this might be wishful thinking but can any good come out of this? I mean there will be nothing in my life that will happen that will even phase me from now on. I imagine my future reactions to be like this:

If I lose a house to foreclosure...."whatever at least its not as bad as that time..who cares".

If I lose my leg ... "whatever at least a leg is not everything"

If I lose anyone to death..."very sad but I still have other people"

I guess what I am trying to ask is if some of you have experienced trauma and made you stronger I guess?

On the other hand, I am now forever damaged so it will not be a good thing in the long run regardless of the strength I gain.  

[Anneinside]

I don't know what your trauma was but to me the worst trauma to have is to lose your child. In 1992, my only child, Serena, died in a car accident when she was 16. I didn't think I would live through it. One second she was alive and talking to me and the next she was dead. I can see how she looked right after she died. How I had to remember over and over that she had died. Each time it was like the first time. I was depressed and unable to do anything for two years.  But things get better. I did live. I do, when not depressed, take enjoyment out of life. I will never completely get over it but I was able to make a new life. You can too.

[TheLightSeeker]

Hi TotalDamage.

Welcome to the Forum.

Who diagnosed or labelled you as being permanently damaged?
O.K. Now that this is clarified, on to the second question.

How can you trust that is information is accurate, when the source
of this information, is NOT 100% reliable?

Now again, that this is clarified, the third question: How can one's soul get crushed, when the soul is immortal and uncrushable?

My (too sense) 2 cents of  Wisdom.
Your own Soul  has agreed to this, as part of the contract.
You may learn a valuable lesson if you choose to.
Free will gives you that choice. Look for your Higher Purpose.
Hint: It is not within the Ego. It's within your Spirit.
And true Strength will present itself.
"Honor your Worthiness to Receive Peace, Wisdom, Joy and Love"
  regardless of ANY circumstances in your life!
  Wish you well.
  Niko