Military trauma etc.

[ElephantsHear]

I wandered upon photos of my combat trauma course and memories just came flooding that I didn’t know how to handle. I’m okay now, but if this helps you or someone else (whether you’re a vet or childhood trauma survivor):

These words were said to me in some form By private counseling and the VA:

You are not a Victim

You are a survivor

What person goes through this world unscathed?

We’re here. Reach out.

My thoughts right now:

It doesn’t mean I don’t just really wish God could Just Let Me Forget, but I felt Him and my brother (who died last year unexpectedly) say, “Kid this is life; you’ll be okay, just hang on”.

My big brother protected me when I was a kid and used to call me, “kid”. BTW- Prozac/Wellbutrin starting to work (side effects still a bit of a bitch/ day 5 since Prozac added).

Hey, thank you for listening! I’m feeling better and will cut out the caffeine (it’s probably one of the reasons I got so emotional). Whether you know it or not, you’re in my prayers too!!!!!!

[JohnPB]

Thanks for sharing. Life definitely has many struggles and heartaches mixed in with joyous times. Sorry to hear that your brother died unexpectedly. It sounds like sharing your thoughts on this site is helping you.

[ElephantsHear in reply to JohnPB]

Thanks so much for the kind words.

[JohnPB in reply to ElephantsHear]

Your welcome.