Coming clean about Titus...

[Keli]

Ok, first off I have to let you guys know that I haven't been revealing the whole 'truth' about Titus on the Community Board although I have let some friends from the DIS know about the situation. My reasons for only telling part of the story is A.)I hoped it would all work out in the end and so the telling would not be necessary and B.) I hate talking about bad things when they first happen. For some reason it is very hard for me to discuss things at first and then after a few weeks it is all I can talk about.

Titus came home yesterday. Things went about as badly as they possibly could have. Ashli and Titus are no longer a couple and well, Ashli is very hurt and in a lot of pain right now. And Titus is messed up. Seriously messed up. A couple of months ago now Titus started showing signs of serious trouble. He was saying things totally out of character. It continued to get worse. It got to the point that the military put him under a Dr.s care. They diagnosed him with post tramatic stress syndrome. As of now, the military has started the procedings to chapter Titus out of the army. I guess he will be getting a medical discharge.

I wish I could have told you guys when things were getting bad but I just couldn't talk about it too much back then. It's been very hard for so long. I have felt for Ashli more than I can say. She's my baby and when she hurts I hurt. But I've also hurt for Titus himself because he is like a son to me. He's in a bad place mentally and has been in a lot of pain and it's been really, really hard to watch, even from a distance of 7,000 miles (I think I read one time that that is how far Iraq is from us).

Ok, that's the full scoop on Titus and Ashli. I've changed my signature (well removed it entirely at this point) and I guess we are all going to try to move on now. Titus will be leaving the army and going to TX with his family for more medical care. Ashli will continue her college career here in KY and get lots of TLC from her family.

So the saga ends...

 

[Cruisin]

That is too bad for you and your daughter. It will take time to get over this.

 

[msteddom]

Dear Kelli,
I'm so sorry for both you and your daughter. I always smiled whenever I saw the pictures in your sig. I know all will work out for the best.


Melissa

 

[zurgswife]

 

[powellrj]

I am so sorry to hear this, I hope that everyone gets the help that they all need at this time......

 

[Pamlur]

PTSD is a very real condition, and it's horrible; I have friends who have it from various and sundry horrible experiences.

My prayers are that Titus will get the care he badly needs, and that you and Ashli can find it in your hearts to understand that this isn't the Titus you knew.

 

[catsrule]

That is so sad. I hope Titus gets the help he needs. He has probably seen things over there that we pray we never do.

For you and Ashli.

 

[ennazus]

(((hugs))) to all! Titus, Ashli and mom

 

[mom2boys]

So sorry to hear that Titus is having such a difficult time. I pray that he gets the help he needs so that he can move forward in life.
to you and Ashli - this must be so difficult for her & for you

 

[chell]

Sorry to hear how things have gone. I do remember reading something by you a while back about the changes in him and that they were not good. I will continue to keep him in my prayers.

Give Ashli an extra hug from me.

 

[Otto's Doll]

 

[WilmaBud]

How sad. I'm sorry for all of the heartache you all are going through.

 

[Robinrs]

I'm so sorry, Keli...

I do understand the situation and remember, whatever you all are going thru it's only a tiny piece of what his family is going to have to endure. Pray for them and thank God you're child will be fine after she mends her broken heart.

My son's father is schizophrenic. As much as it hurts us his family suffers so much more.

I just saw a news story on the mental and physical ramifications of soldiers who have come home from the war and how sad it was for them and their families. So sad.

God bless,

Robinrs

 

[lynxstch]

being sent to all of you..hope you make it thru this rough time!
Lynn

 

[nativetxn]

I'm sorry to hear this {{{HUGS}}} for our Ashli, I hope her broken heart is healed very soon.

I sure hope Titus finds the medical help he needs and makes a full recovery. Bless his heart.

Katholyn

 

[~*Belle 2003*~]

Sorry to hear the news Keli.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

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I'm sorry you're going through this heartache, and I'm really sorry for Titus. It just doesn't seem right that when our young people go to support this country that the sacrifice continues when they come home ... and the sacrifice is not only them, but also the family and friends.

 

[shep]

 

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

I'm so sorry. I kind of sensed something was amiss from your posts.
Unfortunately, he is not the only one who has or will have problems. Some sad cases erupted from the first Gulf War too. Hopefully time and care will ease his and your pain.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Sorry to read this, Keli, my best wishes for Titus and Ashli both. As said above, and as I have told you in the past also, those two pictures you have had here over the months of them both have given me many a smile, as I am sure they have others. As both he and Ashli move on with their respective lives, I wish them both happiness and well-being. If you are in contact with Titus or his family in the future, please pass on our forever thanks and gratitude for whatever sacrifices he made, apparently affecting his health in the effort. Thanks for you and your support along the way, and sharing two, young, vibrant lives with us here on the CB.



Dan