Those that had loved ones in the first Gulf War

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

Have these last couple of weeks seemed like a bad nightmare that won't end?? I have received pm's and talked to other's that feel this way also. I am seeing the same desert, the same enemy, casualites, POW's, EPW's, and feel like I am back in time when DH was in Iraq and at war. I cannot get past this. I think I have cried more tears this time. DH is NOT there this time, I must remind myself. Does not help that he is off on a long reserve weekend and I can't reach him!! My mind starts thinking he is really there and did not tell me ! I guess I won't be relieved until this war is over with?? Anyone else feeling this "Groundhog" day illusion? Like opening up an old wound I suppose ! Should I stop watching the news?? I can't though! AH!

 

[nativetxn]

{{{HUGS}}} sweetie. I imagine this conflict is opening old wounds and irritating your emotional scars from 1991. I'm so sorry.

I had no family or friends in the Gulf War. I can't begin to even imagine how you must have felt then or now. I just wanted to tell you that I care.

Katholyn

 

[MelanieC]

I can imagine that you are feeling this way. I know I feel like its a nightmare that won't end. My dh is there now.

Actually, dh told me the other day that he feels like he is living the "Groundhog Day" movie. He said it's like waking up to the same day.......over and over and over. He hasn't had a day off in over 3 weeks. He works 12 hour on and 12 hour off. He has blisters on his feet from so much walking. He said it is truly like the movie.

Melanie

 

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

Thanks for the comfort. It is so strange to DH also to be watching it this time. He also feels like it is Groundhogs day movie. I truly feel like I am in a timewarp right now! I guess being pregnant when he was there kept my focus on something positive, and now I am mourning it all. ?? I feel bad complaining since he IS here this time.
DH did just e-mail me from reserves, that makes me feel better. I also started making PS's for our Disney trip, that helped a lot! Trying not to watch too much and re-live this mess.
I think I have cried a bucketful this week. Don't know HOW I would cope if he was back there again.
Melanie, it WILL get better soon. DH was there 5 months and never had a day off. Somehow they manage.
Just plan a vacation for your family for some R&R and focus on the homecoming you will give him! That is what pulled me through!
The nightmare WILL end!