Hmmmmm. I'm not sure Sky. For me, taking responsibility is part of my personal healing process. I may be being naive, but I don't want to be affected by PTSD the rest of my life. I certainly don't want those I love to be affected by it. I hope some day it will be a distant memory and I'll never give up hope until I'm satisfied with my life and PTSD.

Please understand that I've only recently been diagnosed with PTSD so this is all very new to me. I was almost 40 when I was terrorized (probably too strong of a word but it's how I feel right now) so I believe I have a great advantage towards healing than someone else might who was dx with PTSD as a child. I can't imagine how a child could possibly cope with this, it just breaks my heart. I do know that if I continue to have outbursts my own children could become terrorized and I can't let that happen...I am responsible for them. If my outbursts affect them negatively then I have to take responsbility for that as they are my responsibility.

Does any of this make sense? I have really enjoyed this thread...itza makin' me think. Excellent topic and discussion by all. It's interesting to see everyone's views on this delicate subject.

((((((((((((((((((((((((hugz to everyone posting here)))))))))))))))))))))))