Hey - can't believe I'm doing this - never joined anything like this before - but am feeling as if I need to talk w/ people that actually have a clue about what it's like. I'm 45 - childhood abuse that has caused PTSD - it's starting to revive itself again regardless of having some tremendously good things happen to me lately. I've struggled with it for many years not knowing what it is - the more I research the more I understand - knowledge is helpful but doesn't take away the symptoms. It seems like this is a good place to be honest about my struggles and compassionate to others that are struggling. So hello and thanks for "listening". tmb