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My husband is a combat PTSD sufferer. He "zones", as you say, quite often. It happens out of the blue, sometimes when we're out and he just shuts down. If I don't notice, he stays that way or heads into a flashback though usually flashbacks are triggered by something startling or stressful...

Love your list. Responses even better. I'm not a PTSD sufferer, but I had a traumatic brain injury and my favorite words of encouragement were "You're lucky to be as high functioning as you are." That amazing observation came from my neurologist.

a3a2, I know it's a bad habit, but we've managed to minimize his worst symptoms with my undivided attention... but I can't continue to live like this. I have to sleep, I have to write, and I need some time alone. I'm taking back my writing room, and the door has to be closed part of the day...

I got ebola for Christmas. Sounds awful but he's actually quite fuzzy. He's in a jar next to the giant bookworm I also received.

I stopped making resolutions a few years ago. Now I just make plans. The list can be long or short, I can add, subtract, or simply change things without the "guilt" associated with resolution failures. My list is long, but this year Chris and I are planning to get him back into counseling and...

Thank you guys. I wish I could just focus on Chris's PTSD but as of now, I'm being audited by the VA. I'm his fiduciary and they like to change the rules while you're playing the game. Been a bad day. If there's anyone out there who's made it through the VA fiduciary system without snatching...

My name's chris. I write and make pots for a living. A couple of years ago I met Chris (yes, same name). We commiserated over our similar injuries. We've both suffered spinal injuries and traumatic brain injuries. It's a bond that has kept us going through the really tough times. He's an...