Quote: a memory of something he said/did pre and during separation, will pop into my mind and hurt my heart. And then the great sadness I had earlier.
I can relate to this. I would think that this is normal and part of the recovery process. But no less, very painful!
Shiny is such a wonderful resource for all of us...yes? I'll wait for her to define GAD and PTSD in detail - as she can explain it more thoroughly and succinctly than can I.
If we can at least get a handle on what is going on in our psyche, then at the least, we can begin to gather tools necessary for dismantling a painfully acquired, and sometimes debilitating condition.