I can tell my counseling has worked to a certain point. It has been all over the news this week about sv in our area and today my toddler asked to go to the community park and play with the other kids. I could feel my old inner shaking and thoughts starting to surface and then I heard myself say "Sure we can sweetie! Go get your coat!" It felt good- of course I did some serious hand washing LOL but I consider that a victory. I'm glad I did it. Small steps. I'm tired of living in fear. I have a wonderful life and a wonderful family and damnit - I deserve to be happy. I'm a good person, and I deserve a good life. I am going to try some regressive hypnotherapy in the next week or two and I think that is going to push me even further. I just wanted to put something positive on the board for others to see.