Well done Bec, most heartily agree with your answer. Don't have PTSD. However. Can not ignore the fact that my alcoholism, my strong military background, my upbringing and so on, do not affect my children. Even when healed, PTSD is with you always, thus as you say, effects every aspect of your life, the choices you make.

Miander, all good parents fret over how they relate to their children, PTSD notwithstanding. With PTSD you will have extra worries no doubt. More tendency to self-blame. However. It is normal and healthy to be concerned about how you treat your children, to question yourself. Were you never concerned, complacent about your abilities, you would be a bad parent in my opinion. Would show you were not putting the interests of your children before your own, not constantly aware and growing. Parenthood is a journey. My oldest child is 35 and I am still learning. Good on you for thinking of your kids first. That is positive.

Jim.