splost, I couldn't agree with you more. In fact, I just had this conversation with a good friend of mine today, about how something can haunt you so many years later. These days, in my therapy sessions, I don't talk much at all about the events from years ago. I talk about daily struggles with normal things, like the job, family, etc. But I believe that so many of my battles really stemmed off of my traumatic experience and the way I handled it (or didn't at the time).

A friend of mine told me that "the body never forgets". So true. Thanks to all for the kind welcoming notes!