you are definatly NOT alone. my husband was in the OIF1 during the invasion. and we went thru hell when he returned. 3 years later and were still going thru hell. all i can say is support him every way you can. even if you arent "together" right now, supporting him will show him that he is cared for and loved and sometimes that can show him theres something to get better for. my husband took 2 years before he finally said HELP ME! but i know within the first few months of his return home that something was wrong. he was not emotional at all. he didnt care about anything that he used to. it was the worst feeling ever. but i gave him my promise that no matter what i have to deal with, i am sticking by and helping in every way i can. i was 19 when we got married, i had our daughter 11 days after he left for iraq, and 5 years later were still hanging in there. and its something to keep in mind and be prepared for. i tell my husband all the time that there is taylor #1. and taylor #2. and i really dont like taylor #2! thats the angry soldier who hates all. but anyways.. sorry to keep rambling! if you ever need to talk im here! im actually going thru a major ordeal right now becuase of my husbands PTSD and mental disabilities. so i can relate! hang in there! and stay strong! |