@caseyn2020 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. My heart aches for both you and your daughter, and reading your post shows me just how much you are wanting to help her. I do not have CPTSD. There is abuse in my past, though.

Your daughter will advance through healing and dealing with trauma on her own timeline. You mentioned that she has a trauma informed specialist that she likes, now. Perhaps you can ask this person for hints and tips that you can incorporate to give your daughter a safe place? There might be specific facts/persons related to the abuse that is known to others and your daughter struggles with that, knowing that others know [thinking along the lines of a public trial]. Finding a purpose in life, realizing that she has the opportunity to help others who struggle, may appeal to her, and show her that she does indeed matter to others in a positive way. But often, finding that "sweet spot" to feel comfortable can be a hard-won battle. Sometimes using art therapy is very helpful, as can writing out emotions, or using physical exercise to prove "you're worth it!"

It reads like I am rambling on here, and yeah, you're right. I am just thinking and putting down through the keyboard, the thoughts that come to mind as I process your daughter's situation. It's been a long road for me, too. It would be simply great to reach out and give you both a big hug, look into your eyes and tell you that at some point, things will look more positive. There is no timeline for that, and even the littlest steps forward can be giant. But sometimes you don't see it until later, when you look back.

Please feel free to PM me if you want, and we both are looking forward to hearing what tips others may post here!
Ginger