Hi Morgan,

I'm sorry you've been having some bad days lately. I think T offered some really valuable insight into your parents reaction to your response when they ask how you are feeling. Maybe if you were simply depressed, they wouldn't feel so guilty, hence why they would rather hear you say that instead of "PTSD". The result of their abuse (and I don't mind saying that ignoring the abuse is abuse, too) has a specific name - one given to someone who has specific symptoms due to a specific event or events. That makes them to blame and guilt is a mother. Don't alter your response to them to make THEM feel better. You are not there to comfort them. (just my 2 cents, of course)

I hope you have a better day today.

Best,
Rachel