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Life Is Complex

Just when you think you know yourself, you find out there’s even more to learn. Life is anything but simple. It is so complex.

Tonight, it dawned on me that I might have post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The way I responded to the air strikes happening in the Middle East wasn’t unusual for me. I have reacted similarly in the past. However, I never actually thought about why. Then, tonight it hit me that I may have been experiencing PTSD. I felt like I was there. I felt like I was back in the military going through the procedures for handling crises. I could feel the adrenaline and anxiety. Although I had never been in an active war zone, I was always close enough. And the sirens! One of the tasks that came with my job was to activate the sirens on base. Just seeing the videos and hearing the sirens was a lot. I have been retired for 13 years now, and sometimes I still feel like I’m in the military. I will always be an airman.

All I can do from here is pray. Nothing more. Praying that this all ends soon.🙏🏽

Shaun

2 thoughts on “Life Is Complex”

  1. I’ve been praying for months and I sometimes shout at God in frustration about it. He knows what to do.

    Peace and blessings and healing of the mind and heart to you, Shaun. 🙏🏾💙

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    1. You’re right, God knows what to do. He sees all and knows all. We live in the moment. He already knows what the world will look like centuries from now.

      Thank you so much for your prayers. Enjoy your Sunday!🙏🏽💕

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