cyprusgrump wrote:Oracle wrote:cyprusgrump wrote:I think my father had PTSD…
He was at Dunkirk, his best friend was blown to pieces in front of him… he never really got over it…
Of course, there was no PTSD then – he had ‘nerves’ and was left to deal with it on his own… he suffered severe depression, had several ‘nervous breakdowns’ and eventually hanged himself when I was 21…
Go figure…
Sorry to hear that CG
These things shouldn't have to happen in the first place. Let's hope we learn and never subject our young to these experiences ever again.
But... in the face of an aggressor like Hitler our response was surely right...?
After all, if it wasn't for the like of my dad we'd all be speaking German now... those that were approved of anyway...?
It's a hefty price he (and you) paid ... either die at the hands of the aggressor; or die later by your own hands (but directly attributable to the aggressor, IMHO) ....
Sorry CG, from me to you! Truly ....