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Thanks, Russ. We had a long talk over the weekend and he's not completely against the idea of more treatment. He's just not there yet. But we're getting there. It's going to take time, but I think in the end he will. He's not unreasonable.

Hi blue eyes 18, I have to agree with the people who are telling you to just get out of the relationship. No amount of understanding on your part is going to save this. At some point even someone with PTSD has to accept responsibility for their actions, and it does sound to me that this is just...

My mother left my father after 20 years because she couldn't deal with it. My dad spent 3 years in Vietnam (and of course, back then, there was no diagnosis or treatment; they just called it "shellshock") and came back with malaria, was an alcoholic and probably on drugs, too. When she found out...

Hi RussH, Thanks so much for this. I do think it would help tremendously--but he is afraid, that's what it comes down to. He mentioned the word "weak" once. And I said something along the lines of "if you broke your leg, would you use a crutch till you got better?" Getting him to see it not as...

Hi, intothelight, thanks for your thoughtful response. It's really, really hard not to take it personally. It hurts. It's easy to understand why supporters start to resent it. Yes, they do. But at least you're aware of that. :) It's probably nearly impossible for most of us to walk in your...

Hi Russ and Sighs, Thanks so much for the kind words and support. It means a lot to know there are other people going through the same thing we are. One of my biggest questions is when is it appropriate to start medication? He's been doing this for so long with only counseling but I think...

Hi everyone, My name is Kate and my boyfriend of 8 months has PTSD due to the sudden death of a child several years ago. I suspect there's complex grief as well, but as far as I know he hasn't been diagnosed with anything but the PTSD. He's a wonderful man and I'm willing to do anything to...