[Don W]

Thank you all. As I said, I'm still involved with the VA Hospital system. I am going through the process of PTSD recovery. Since I last posted I've been approved for a service connected disability. This has opened up new treatment for me. Morning Glory mentioned it to me years ago. I tried in the past but, would quit when it became too painful. I am revisiting the past and opening up old wounds. In the past I treated my PTSD with my alcohol treatment. It, needs special attention. Alcohol was my medication, helped me to not have to deal with or feel the pain. One thing that I've been blessed with is a new ability to live life on life's terms. Just because I'm sober and recieving treatment dosen't make me bullet proof. This year in recovery as you know I lost my mother. Then my younger brother passed away in May. I have a niece that, God PLease, is dying of cancer and has been sent home. I don't have to drink over this. I don't have to quit treatment over this. Instead, I've become a viable member of my family. I am here for me now which makes me here for them. One thing that has helped has been finding a way to unlock the feelings within me. I've always had trouble sharing, male ego thing, emotions and feelings. I've been writing short stories about the patiets I've come in contact with over the years. I am going to share some here on the inspiration board. Don W