Its been quite awhile but the sound of things breaking seem to feel good when I would have an "outburst"...(preferably glass) its been a long time since Ive broken anything as I dont like the emotional hangovers, or the remorse. My second husband probably caught the brunt of most of my "episodes" as he called them. I believe he also had PTSD as he had told me quite a bit of his childhood and we were both practicing alcoholics at the time so you can imagine the chaos! Only by the grace of God we didnt kill each other! I believe even though as sick as both of have been, we did love each other and that kept us from actually causing that kind of harm to each other.

I commend any spouse who is there to encourage and support anyone with PTSD and being dragged in our turmoil. I myslef am not that patient or tolerant as I use to be and I dont know if I will ever be in another relationship....it will take a lot of inside work in me to want to again....after reading the posts from spouses, I can only hope it will be someone as compassionate as you people. Hats off to you!!!!

Nancy