I also think I am sick and tired of professionals who study and write about this "disorder". They write from the safety of their life and experiences. These are abnormal reactions they say...treat them like this they say. UGGGGG. To them i say: Please dont treat me like I am a disease. Listen to me hear me and help me feel safe again. dont treat me like a child with a behavior problem. Dont judge me or talk down to me. Love me for the person I am and be a witness to my "trauma" help me put it in words. Help me learn that people are safe by showing me not telling me. I fought to stay alive and now i am fighting to live.