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Is anyone else struggling with the Memorial Day celebrations? Memorial Day doesn't usually bother me, but it is this year.
It seems the TV is full of programs about vets coming home with PTSD. My Dad was abusive and an alcoholic. He also probably had undiagnosed PTSD from WWII. On one level I understand his psych problems probably caused the drinking and abusive behavior, but... at the same time he caused a lot of pain in our family. I'm struggling with the conflicting feelings this creates in me. This is not something new. Ever since I realized he probably had PTSD I've struggled with the the conflict between wanting to have sympathy for him and at the same time being hurt and angry because of the way he treated us.
Anyone else struggle with this sort of thing?
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