She refuses to see a therapist and sees drugs as a crutch.
She has always been a very private person, is generally distrustful of doctors, and would never let down her shields to a stranger.
Quoting from one study: “In aging individuals, the classical symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder may not be manifest, yet considerable distress may occur in the face of re-awakened memories of traumatic experiences.” I urge you to seek healthy ways to be open and present for your mother, while resisting the temptation to try to provide answers or your own brand of therapy for her.
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