Monday, May 26, 2025

Birthdays and PTSD

In the years since my dad's passing, I have not wanted to celebrate my birthday. Too many painful memories, and it has resulted in a PTSD type response when anyone would want to wish me a happy birthday or want to celebrate. 

However, this year my birthday has fallen on Memorial Day, and I spent the day performing in a Memorial Day ceremony with the band I play with. The City of Sugar Land invited us to perform in their event, and Jeff, Mom, and David all came to watch the event (and us perform). 

It was a good day. No stress, no issues. 

Birthdays and PTSD

In the years since my dad's passing, I have not wanted to celebrate my birthday. Too many painful memories, and it has resulted in a PTS...