Hello there Lenore and pleased to "meet" you
I'm glad you decided to join us. I went thru my own share of therapy and it did me a world of good. Have never needed any meds so I can't share any experience on that. Keep checking back cuz other people have and they will be by later in the day.
You're right, you are not alone. Being raised in a "toxic" environment can really scramble a child's mind. The good news is that we are all getting well and building happy, healthy lives for ourselves. We're not crazy people, we're just injured people getting well.
Welcome again.
Mike