I guess that where I'm going is that I try to show dds not only how bad things could have happened in the past, but also how we can avoid having them happen in the future and empower them to feel like they can make changes to things that infringe on the rights of others. That seems to help them feel better about sensitive topics than might just avoiding them.
Yes, I totally agree, and that is part of why I started this thread--to help me prepare for these conversations with her. My concern is that she can perseverate on worrisome subjects even when given ample evidence that there is little to worry about. FI, she's worried about an asteroid hitting earth and the sun burning out prematurely, no matter how many facts we present.
