Why I Don't Celebrate The 4th...

in #life • 7 years ago

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Believe me, It's not because I am not patriotic, I am very much so. I was both in the Military and Law Enforcement. Because of this, I have crippling anxiety and PTSD. I'm sure some of my Military buddies can attest to how horrible this is.

I'm shaking like a leaf and can hardly type. The fireworks, I know they are fireworks, but my brain screams, "Gunfire, get down!" That whole fight or flight response.

So... I don't celebrate, I don't go outside, I most definitely do not watch the show. Plus, here in Las Vegas, you really never know if it is a gunshot or not. So much crime...

Anyway, Happy Independence Day to my fellow Americans or Happy Treason Day for my English friends. 😁

Thanks,
Michael Garcia a.k.a. @TheCrazyGM (Don't forget tomorrow is Game Day!)
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     7 years ago 

    Happy independence day, @thecrazygm. I too have PTSD, although not from the military. I can respect the awfulness of it.

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     7 years ago 

    I can understand you. Not that I served in the military I'm a pacifist, but fireworks are truly disturbing. I hope you can overcome your traumatas and live a peaceful life! Happy gamers day

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     7 years ago 

    Thanks for your service, I always think about how it must be to someone like yourself.

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