Confused.

[Brooke1025]

Today while working I saw a lady talking to a guy and you could tell it was someone that was upsetting to the women cause she started crying and he just held her for a straight 30 minutes. It almost brought me to tears. It's not very often that my boyfriend and I get those truly deep moments cause it's so hard for him to open up because of PTSD. Is it wrong that this made me sad? Does anyone else experience this from time to time?

 

[Sweetpea76]

The "what if" thinking is hard. I think all of us have those moments... "What would it be like if my partner didn't have PTSD?" It can break your heart.

I tell my vet he would probably be too perfect, because he's pretty awesome as he is. He's a wonderful guy, he just gets hijacked at times.

 

[Brooke1025]

I don't know if it's exactly a "what if he didn't have PTSD" moment that I had. It was more of just being sad cause of how rare I get moments like that. But I feel guilty for even thinking that. I still have an amazing boyfriend it's just hard sometimes cause I have anxiety and sometimes I need reassurance but I know he's not able to give it

 

[Chosen]

oh my gosh...I want that. I so, so, so deeply want that. *sigh* That's MY kind of romance!

 

[Killashandra]

There's nothing wrong with feeling emotions like that. It's a part of your relationship that's lacking. It's normal.
It's not that sufferers don't want that emotional connecton too.. we do.. we just feel so isolated and unworthy of that type of attention. From my experience.
I wish I could be more open with my husband and have him hold me when I need a hug.. but I'm scared to ask. That's the rejection fear.
Don't beat yourself up about it. And we're here to talk if you need an outlet.. for him also.
All the best .. Hugs.

 

[EveHarrington]

Feelings are never ever wrong. Ever.

 

[Purplemunchkin]

Sometimes the truly deep moments come when you least expect them, and not in ways you expect. And sometimes you don't appreciate them until later on.

 

[Killashandra]

Sometimes the truly deep moments come when you least expect them, and not in ways you expect. And sometimes you don't appreciate them until later on.

Very true

 

[Brooke1025]

Very true.

 

[Exedra]

Too tell you the truth, I could have used a hug like that also today from those I trust. but they are hours away. Its the first thing that brought a tear to my eyes in months. hum and I am a guy.

Thanks for the story
Exedra

 

[Exedra]

Exploded, again and yes I am an idiot. jumped for the moon

 

[Brooke1025]

I'm here if you need to talk. Everyone has those off days. But tomorrow could be one the best so try to keep your chin up