Enjoying My Kids

[loui50]

I am enjoying, actually feeling joy, playing with my kids!

For weeks i prayed for bedtime. i could not enjoy playing with my kids. I was tired, angry, depressed, anxious. My T said to take the weekend last week and just be with my kids. We had fun. This week i am still tired, depressed, angry and anxious, but when i really focus on my kids I feel a little better. Their world is not nearly so complicated as adulting!!

 

[Lee2001]

That's great! Being a parent dealing with PTSD is challenging! It is nice to have those moments with kids where you are not numb, distracted, or consumed with symptoms. How special and happy for you. I know what ya mean as I am a parent and hubby is deployed so that's always an interesting combo.

 

[Mim28]

I'm glad you have them to bring you joy!

 

[EveHarrington]

Awesome!