Alcohol and Drugs

Casey
I really understand why people drink and do drugs

Instead of trying to deal with this whole post traumatic stress crap

The dreams are unwavering

The feelings of uneasiness and shaking fear

I hate to say it but I know why Noah did what he did

As much as it hurts to loose someone so great

I don't know how in the hell I'm going to "get over this"

The standard answer from everyone

If I wasn't such a lightweight and didn't get sick

I'd be a damn alcoholic

Just so I didn't have to remember these terrible nightmares

And have these awful "flashbacks" or just remembering as I say

I'd like to go to sleep and for once have peaceful dreams

Wake up and feel rested and not drenched in sweat

Maybe no painful joints in my jaw

I don't know how the men and women those who were in Iraq and Afghanistan

Do all this without freaking out, and losing it

I went through a lot, they went through even more

Strong people they are...

Published by Casey

I'm 24 years old, I live with my fiance, Jake and our two dogs Lakota and Katie. I'm a full time union laborer and working, fishing and hunting every spare moment.  View profile

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  • Janet Hunt7/7/2009

    Stay strong. You have come this far and you will get through this. It WILL make you stronger!

  • Donald Pennington7/7/2009

    Maybe the answer isn't to "get over it" like what happened wasn't real. Maybe a route you didn't anticipate is the way. Maybe going straight through the middle, with teeth bared, eyes wide open, at a full charge could be an option. Just remember, as you come to the beating heart of it all, grab that blood-pump, and squeeze the life out of it with every once of raw strength and anger you have. It's much easier said than done though. Just so you know.

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