TBH - I'm not sure how you are projecting a strong and stable man at the moment. It seems to be that the pain of this is still close to surface. It is not my intention to beat you up over this, just an observation.
Letting go is hard work. For some - they can do it after 6 months. For others - it can take years.
You are handling the feedback well. I think us vets just don't like seeing others suffer as long as we did. Part of the scars that comes from going through the fire.
Keep on keeping on.
M(f): 40 D'ed: 8/12
Show empathy when there's pain. Show grace when warranted. Kindness in the midst of anger. Faith in the face of fear.
