Combat PTSD

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1christian1

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SherryD said:
I tried so many times to get him to get help. I tried to get him to join a Marines group. I think he has now that I’m not there. We’ve been divorced about 2 Mos. I think he has already moved on. My words don’t mean anything to him. I wish him the best. It’s all in Gods hands. My Dad had Shell Shock. He died at 41. I guess in some ways I thought I could help my X but I think I made it all worse. I had never heard of PTSD nor Combat PTSD....
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Was your father in Veitnam...
 
Lanolin

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I dont think anyone can truly understand what people went through in the war unless you were there at the scene. one way people try to deal with things like trauma is to write about it, some of the most moving poetry is war poetry.

In spiritual terms all need healing as yes, the spirit has been wounded. Many people turn to drugs or drink to ease the pain and to forget.

Today is ANZAC day in nz and australia, so we have a day to remember all those fallen soldiers in gallipoli in world war 1. we have a dawn service, (in our bubbles this year) and people wear poppies as a symbol of those soldiers. usually every year RSAs (retruned services associations) each have parades and there are prayers and wreathes put out as memorials. of course at the cemeteries they couldnt bring those bodies back for burial but each one has a cross in the cenotaph to remember them by.

I dont know if americans have a remembrance day, or one especially for vietnam, but if they dont maybe they ought to make one.
 
SherryD

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Lanolin said:
I dont think anyone can truly understand what people went through in the war unless you were there at the scene. one way people try to deal with things like trauma is to write about it, some of the most moving poetry is war poetry.

In spiritual terms all need healing as yes, the spirit has been wounded. Many people turn to drugs or drink to ease the pain and to forget.

Today is ANZAC day in nz and australia, so we have a day to remember all those fallen soldiers in gallipoli in world war 1. we have a dawn service, (in our bubbles this year) and people wear poppies as a symbol of those soldiers. usually every year RSAs (retruned services associations) each have parades and there are prayers and wreathes put out as memorials. of course at the cemeteries they couldnt bring those bodies back for burial but each one has a cross in the cenotaph to remember them by.

I dont know if americans have a remembrance day, or one especially for vietnam, but if they dont maybe they ought to make one.
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Yes we do. The Poppy is a big deal here. It stands for the same as there. Tha American Legion Auxiliary always remembers. I have a Poppy Pin to wear. God bless you
 
1christian1

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Lanolin said:
I dont think anyone can truly understand what people went through in the war unless you were there at the scene. one way people try to deal with things like trauma is to write about it, some of the most moving poetry is war poetry.

In spiritual terms all need healing as yes, the spirit has been wounded. Many people turn to drugs or drink to ease the pain and to forget.

Today is ANZAC day in nz and australia, so we have a day to remember all those fallen soldiers in gallipoli in world war 1. we have a dawn service, (in our bubbles this year) and people wear poppies as a symbol of those soldiers. usually every year RSAs (retruned services associations) each have parades and there are prayers and wreathes put out as memorials. of course at the cemeteries they couldnt bring those bodies back for burial but each one has a cross in the cenotaph to remember them by.

I dont know if americans have a remembrance day, or one especially for vietnam, but if they dont maybe they ought to make one.
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Thank you. No we have a memorial day that honors all that died in war. It was only when The President started picking fights with all our allies and Started siding with Russia and N. Korea that I read up on our allies that I found that Australia fought aside us in every war in the world! That was cool to know we have a country like you. After this mess is over in Govt. U.S. is going to have your back again.(Russia and N.Korea are out!.)LOL...
 
CharliRenee

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SherryD said:
Thank you....I truly love this man n suffered emotionally cause even though I loved him I could not help him. He could get so cold. I read a lot about PTSD n understood some of it. I just couldn’t understand the shutting down n pushing me away N then the next morning being some what loving. It’s like he’d get scared to show he cared. After seeing so many die I guess one is afraid to truly let go n love. Please pray for my X. His name is Doug. I’m trying to move on but he is in my heart just like my late hubby of 44 yrs is. It’s just that this wound is fresher. God has been so good to me Even so. God bless
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SherryD, you know what stands out to me? You sound like you went through a lot of not so wonderful things as a result of his trauma. And still you reach out asking for prayers for Doug. God Bless you for that. I am sad for you because I can read the hurt in your heart from your relationship to Doug, the fresher wound, and also for your late husband of 44 years.

I am so sorry. Yes, of course, I will lift Doug up but also you and your healing heart.

Hugs from a far and welcome Sherry to Christian Chat.
 
SherryD

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Lanolin said:
I dont think anyone can truly understand what people went through in the war unless you were there at the scene. one way people try to deal with things like trauma is to write about it, some of the most moving poetry is war poetry.

In spiritual terms all need healing as yes, the spirit has been wounded. Many people turn to drugs or drink to ease the pain and to forget.

Today is ANZAC day in nz and australia, so we have a day to remember all those fallen soldiers in gallipoli in world war 1. we have a dawn service, (in our bubbles this year) and people wear poppies as a symbol of those soldiers. usually every year RSAs (retruned services associations) each have parades and there are prayers and wreathes put out as memorials. of course at the cemeteries they couldnt bring those bodies back for burial but each one has a cross in the cenotaph to remember them by.

I dont know if americans have a remembrance day, or one especially for vietnam, but if they dont maybe they ought to make one.
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SherryD, you know what stands out to me? You sound like you went through a lot of not so wonderful things as a result of his trauma. And still you reach out asking for prayers for Doug. God Bless you for that. I am sad for you because I can read the hurt in your heart from your relationship to Doug, the fresher wound, and also for your late husband of 44 years.

I am so sorry. Yes, of course, I will lift Doug up but also you and your healing heart.

Hugs from a far and welcome Sherry to Christian Chat.
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Thank you.....I have been through some stuff but many have been through much more than me. God has been good to me even when I did what I wanted to....He loves me....hugs to you too....
 
CharliRenee

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SherryD said:
Thank you.....I have been through some stuff but many have been through much more than me. God has been good to me even when I did what I wanted to....He loves me....hugs to you too....
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Wonderful and encouraging attitude. :D ❤🧸
 
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SherryD said:
I tried so many times to get him to get help. I tried to get him to join a Marines group. I think he has now that I’m not there. We’ve been divorced about 2 Mos. I think he has already moved on. My words don’t mean anything to him. I wish him the best. It’s all in Gods hands. My Dad had Shell Shock. He died at 41. I guess in some ways I thought I could help my X but I think I made it all worse. I had never heard of PTSD nor Combat PTSD....
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I once heard a speaker who was discussing PTSD say that it's the same as shell shock. They just didn't call it that back then. Sorry for your loss. ♥
 
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