I want to share I just learned that when I feel terrified by the person who caused my CPTSD and my tears flow on their own, and nothing help, I can focus on the feeling of my feet and the ground I'm touching. It reminds me that I'm actually in this moment, in my adult body. That I've learned a LOT more. I'm really less helpless and more powerful!
I hope this might help someone. And we can make progress gradually.