I agree with you. She is an amazingly intelligent and kind source of info and fellow poster, and I'm glad her post has helped you.
I wanted to say that for each of us, especially Jayme, who is a survivor of a violent attack, every new day is a new hope to heal more and grow in our own unique ways.
What we sometimes may think is depression or a " down day" may be a day when we were actually able to face more of our deep feelings which get pushed down. So it turned out to be a stronger day, although it might have hurt more. No one else knows what a survivor of violence and abuse feels except that person for their own situation. So, if someone says a recovering person should smile more, they are being judgmental and cruel. The memories never go away, though they fade to " bearable" levels. I know Jayme's will as well with time and help.
I hope every one of us can lay our heads down on our pillows at night and sleep without fear, worry, or nightmares from past traumas.
This is the thing I have the most trouble with, and the thing I ask the angels for help with at bedtime. My husband bought me a Swarovski crystal angel which rotates on a softly lit pedestal. It provides a bit of light in the otherwise darkened room, and the soft colors and light with the movement are very soothing to see.
I hope Jayme gets her touchstone type of thing similar to the crystal angel which comforts her at night and helps her sleep well, and I hope the same for anyone else who might have memories of a traumatic night or nights and days.
Hugs!