A new school year

Jasmine started 3rd grade this week! I cant believe that she is old enough to be a 3rd grader.  She was super excited to start school. And even more excited that she gets to be in a "upstairs Classroom" and have an actual desk! She doesnt have to sit at a table with 4 other people, she gets to have her own desk, and gets to keep her supplies in her desk!  Huge deal.   She has had the same teacher for the last 2 years, so it will be a little different. But her new teacher is very nice, and loves teaching, so it should be great.  I was pleased to find out that the little girl that Jasmine had alot of problems with last year (the one that threatened to beat her up) is NOT in her class.   The thing that is hard about getting a new teacher is, how much do I tell her? The last teacher, we had for 2 years, she went through the trial process with us and everything else.  She knew what was going on, and knew when Jasmine was triggered and having a hard time, and how to handle it.  She knew when Jasmine was just being a 2nd grader, and needed to be redirected.  And when Jasmine just maybe needed a hug.   It is hard, because I dont want this horrible thing to define her. She is not a victim any longer, she is a survivor.  She survived more than most adults could handle.   But for all of the "ups" that she has, she has some "downs" she still get triggered, she still remembers, and gets terrified.  And when that happens, it needs to be handled correctly, or we have a rough few weeks/month.  So I dont know...I just hate this...ALL of it.  I wish this wasn't something I had to think about.  I wish this never happened.  But this is our reality.  This is part of Jasmine's life.  My whole world revolves around my daughter (as it should) but now, not only do I have to make sure she is safe, fed, clothed, healthy, happy, loved, comforted, lifted up, etc...I have to try to prevent her from triggers, and run interference when it happens, and make sure that she FEELS safe at all times.  And the last 3 things I listed are the hardest.  And it kills me inside.  Because an 8 year old shouldn't have heinous memories, they shouldn't have a reason to not feel safe, they should have certain things that will stir up bad memories and flashbacks that have you in a dark, rough place for weeks.  So I just dont know.  I dont want to "fill her in" and have her worry, and walk on eggshells around Jasmine, but I also dont want something to trigger Jasmine, and have her see that look of pure terror on Jasmine's face, and be freaked out because she doesn't know what is happening.  So I will think about how much, and when to fill in the new teacher.  We have had a wonderful week so I hope it continues.