(((((((Pooh))))))
Flooding can feel disheartening sometimes. You will get over it. You have been in a similar place before and you have gotten thru. You will again.

The memories are powerful but we don't have to let them be over powering. They are painful but we don't have to be sucked down by the pain....
It starts to sound like a broken record when told "the memories are memories they can't hurt you; you survived the worst; etc etc....."
But all the statements are true. I always hated when T said them......

Use some distractions, do something for you, try something that soothes you and the 2nd grader. This is the time to take care of yous.

I'm siting with you while you work thu this.