Thursday, October 21, 2004

Hi, Friends

Hi,
I'm sitting still for the moment, I am back in Michigan. I am the assistant manager to my Chronic Pain Site if you have chronic pain it's a great place for support. I have been off medication for almost two months. My mood is fragile, in that the slightest things sometimes makes me cry. I am going to see my therapist soon, at the Sundance Center for Equine therapy.
I have agreed to stay here at my friends house while he is admitted to the VA hospital for a 90 day program. He has Vietnam related PTSD and can't seem to deal with the pain let alone identify how to fix it. His military records are incomplete lost in the bizarre record keeping practices of Vietnam. As with some PTSD sufferers he creates Chaos in his life to keep the dreams and memories at bay. He drinks heavily as well. Which doesn't make a good combination for the people who surround him. He is a deadly weapon ready to explode. So for the time being I am trying to keep on top of my PTSD and help a fellow sufferer in the process. I got some great pictures on my trips and will soon try to update them...Much Love Shell