Skybdark,

I have been at other forums where posts and/or threads were deleted, either at the poster's request or at the whim of a moderator. My feeling is that posts, except in very extreme cases, should be left as they are. I think people should be held accountable for their words -- even words they would prefer, in retrospect, to take back. I, personally, have learned valuable lessons from having to "eat crow" and reread my own illadvised posts.

Having read the posts you refer to, these are my thoughts. Part of PTSD is that we project elements of past experiences onto present circumstances. In other words, Dr. Grohol may be an authority figure, and he may have disagreed with you, but I don't perceive him as having acted abusively. It can, admittedly, be very difficult to sort out what is present and what is past -- and I think you do a good thing for all by posting here with your feelings and concerns.

I hope you continue to try to ground yourself in the present and continue posting here about your frustration and pain.

I think it is a sign of a safe place that you CAN post here and object to Dr. Grohol's words without being banned, edited or otherwise penalized.

Best wishes, M

<div class="foot">(Edited by mandala on 08/02/04 07:22 PM.)</div>