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Belongs to: Therapist reacts to Gone Away by Five Finger Death Punch
@heartsupport I am not a veteran, but I come from a military family. I can understand all the pain. Not exactly, of course. But from being a family member. I know that 5FDP’s video is about the veterans and soldiers, but the song itself is universally relatable. I have been surrounded by death, tragedy, and trauma my entire life. I’ve recently learned about CPTSD, and though I’m not a doctor, I feel like I probably have that as well as PTSD. Really been going through it lately. Don’t really have a support system. Of all the videos I’ve watched so far, this one has hurt the most and made me cry instantly. So many wounds. So much pain. Thank you for doing these videos. They’re kinda comforting for some of us who don’t have anyone.
Good morning friend - thank you so much for commenting here.
I really appreciate the notion that, despite not being a veteran, parts of this song still really impact you. It speaks a lot to the power of music and the power we have to connect despite different experiences.
I am so sorry to hear of your pain and struggles. You mention going through death and tragedy and I want to firstly say that I am so sorry for your loss. On the topic of trauma, I am deeply sorry that you’ve had to go through those experiences.
You mention CPTSD and PTSD from things you’ve seen or experienced and that sounds so difficult. When the things that have happened to you change how your brain functions and reacts and sees the world, I imagine that makes the world so much more difficult to exist or function in. Which I could definitely see leading to some loneliness, frustration or self doubt.
I don’t know if I have any PTSD or anything of that nature. But I’ve gone through my fair share of problems when I was younger, specifically stuff that happened within my family. And those experiences changed how I existed in the world, how I coped with stress, and ultimately led me to some really difficult places. Before I was able to really get help, I got it in my head that I was a broken person. That I would just never be better.
I don’t know if you relate to that at all. But it felt a bit like a void.
I know in your post you mention not really having anyone. My heart absolutely goes out to you - during the worst times of my life, i had few people and the ones I had, I had pushed away.
In that, I want to say that we’re here for you. We arent in person. But you are more than welcome to vent and connect with us anytime you need. Perhaps that will make life just a bit more bearable. Maybe not. Either way, I am glad you’re here.
Hold fast my friend.
Hi,
Yes definitely lost can be hard and i hope that healing through this come through you’re path it can be extremely difficult to process. Again whatever you’re going through we are here for you. Definitely these videos are related to alot of different things and you’re not alone in the void. These videos reach alot of people which is a important thing and connects to alot of people. But even through the void there will be healing and most of the soldiers displayed in the video have done alot honestly and deserve to be supported and loved even when there alot of guilt on your shoulders. Take care and healing through these struggle are a important step.
Hold Fast.