Thank you for this. With all the therapy, group therapy and self-help books I’ve read I don’t come across much anymore that really gives me insight. PTRS makes good sense. I would add that one of my symptoms has been having an occasional fear of my ex showing up at my home to re-engage in some of his old behavior. Growing healthy is not an event, but a lifelong process. I have found that men are individuals — some healthier than others. I am not at fault for attracting abusive men. Its how I respond to them that makes me better or worse off.