General Thankyou

[Clydiechick]

I have just been reading through some of the carers posts. You are all really amazing people.

I especially wanted to say thank you to the male carers (and sufferers) that are so open and can express how they feel. It is truly amazing for me to read that some men can be so open and compassionate.

I am a sufferer and my husband has 'no words' none at all. Never has had. It didn't bother me as much before the PTSD. But it is really tough now. I get no emotion, no conversation, no reassurance, nothing. It's really tough. I'm not blaming him and I know he can't just go and get some emotion, it's just the way he is.

I really appreciate having conversations with guys on here that can actually talk and express themselves.

So thanks, keep up the great work.:thumbs-up

Clydiechick

 

[nickfreeman]

Hi. My sufferer finally text me to say that I should never contact her again last night. I have been trying all I can to find out about ass much as I could about this illness the past few months but she only saw this as an intrusion to her life. I have dealt with this quite well with no tears at all,somewhat surprisingly. That is till I read your post :-) it's comforting to know that I wasn't doing the wrong thing, I just wish I'd been able to convey this to her better I guess. Thank you for your post. Nick

 

[ISupportHer]

Two Responses

This thread requires 2 responses.

First, Nick, I can only imagine how hard it is for you. I know you have tried your best. One of the books I usually mention to other guys here (carers) makes no bones about it. PTSD does not always have a happy ending. My hope for you is that you are able to accept what she has said. Know that you did your best and slowly move on. Won't say anything like forget it and go on. If I understand your situation right, there has been little contact from her lately. I may be wrong. Just realize that it is hard, and just like being a PTSD Carer, you are not alone in what you experience. Small consolation, I know.
Hope you don't mind this from another guy but:
:Hug_emoticon:

Clydiechick:

I echo the thanks that Nick mentions. It is nice to have that acknowledgment. Funny in a way. Our rolls are reversed as far as wishing that we had more communication. I think I mentioned the 2 books aimed at spouses/significant others. Don't know if he would read them but maybe if you purchased one, left it lying on the coffee table...............Well, who knows?

PM me if you need the titles. And, hey, since I'm in the hugging mood, :Hug_emoticon:

ISH