Just wanted to report progress, everybody. As a teacher, back to school with PTSD is a big adjustment. I said so here and got a ton of helpful replies. We're 2 weeks into the school year now, and off to a good start.

Each of the last two weeks I did have one of those interactions that tend to lead me to worry obsessively later on. However, though I couldn't avoid making a couple of molehills into mountains lying awake a couple of nights, I didn't do it for nearly as long as I used to.

I went back to work and stood up for myself despite my fight or flight PTSD feelings, but without going overboard and making a total fool of myself. Something I've done before, but not now.

That was because I could come here and let it go writing how I felt here and reading posts by people who so obviously know how I feel from their own lived experience. There are many voices of authority here I really listen to with respect because I know it's earned.

Thanks, everybody. My year's start hasn't been perfect, but I hear those voices of experience here telling me it doesn't have to be. I'd say this year's start was my best ever because of having the support of this site! Blessings, all.