Hello 6gunner
Jme, but the current war(s) and the treatment of our returning veterans was a trigger for me.
Until recently there were very few Welcome Homes for them, either.
They come home to their own second battle; much like the one we came home to--battling the VA for benefits.
Perhaps the VA has streamlined things a bit, but it's still not widespread at this time as far as I know...

It was/is harder for me around anniversaries of especially horrendous events.
The passage of another decade will bring me to tears. 40 years ago, yep.
The DOD announcement of their plans for the 50th POd me.

With the help of caring individuals and taking itty-bitty steps on my path of healing, the majority of my nights and days are very good.
When the nights/nightmares are bad, my being awake will be day-mares.

It passes. It takes a toll on the soul. In many ways, though, it strengthens me.

Be as good to yourself as you are to others walking their own paths of healing.
It's not a race to a finish line.
It's a walkabout, we learn as we go.

In Peace,
Catherine