For the most part, I am a happy and positive person. I love staying active and healthy, even though I'm on the downhill side of 50. As a survivor of horrible childhood abuse, I've been dealing with PTSD for over 30 years with meds, therapies, and all sorts of spiritual paths. I'm in a second marriage with a wonderful person who loves me deeply, but can still unintentially trigger me. I don't spend much time with my childhood family, but they haven't changed much, and I still get triggered. I came to this site out of desperation to know that I am not alone in this journey, and to hear from others how they not only survive, but thrive!