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Belongs to: Therapist Reacts to Monsters by Shinedown
I am currently medically retired from the military from injuries sustained in combat and this song, is the hardest hitting song of all time IMO. The first time I heard it I had to sit in my vehicle and replay it about 12 times while I tried to collect myself. As a result of that, it’s probably my favorite song ever-written. It felt like it was written not just for me, but for all the guys I know that went through similar shit. For the first time since dealing with all of it I had the feeling that someone truly understood.
I can’t speak for everyone but my monsters are definitely real.
It is so great to hear that you had such a strong sense of feeling heard and understood by this song! That loop of lyrics that just make your heart feel like a warm hug are like nothing else! They help us know we’re not alone and like someone understands our struggles!!
I can’t imagine what its like to have the PTSD from being in the military and how those monsters hunt you daily. Thank you for your service and all you sacrificed and injuries you sustained. I just want to honor and acknowledge all you have given up for this country. You know the sacrifice you have made far more than anyone else can-- as only you live with those injuries and the monsters you live with. Having a song like Monsters by Shinedown at least can help you feel seen. While I cannot imagine your pain- they do.
You are an incredibly strong person for going through all you have. Keep up the fight against those monsters, you’ve got this! <3
Thank you for opening up about how important this song is to you. Having a song so relatable and hard-hitting is such a comforting feeling to know we’re not alone in our hurt. I’ve had moments where a song has hit me so hard that I leave in on replay and let it just sink in. It truly is a moment of breakthrough and a chance to feel so deeply, I’m glad you were able to resonate with it so strongly.
I wanted to also say thank you so much for your service. You are a very honorable and brave person. You deserve to take time to process these emotions and feel seen and heard in way you deserve. I know that our monsters are all very personal to us, but I want to let you know that as someone who is fighting their own monsters, they are real but we can fight them. They will not always be so present and so loud in your life. I know that you will continue to have breakthroughs. You are an amazing person and so worth fighting for. These monsters are not nearly as strong and unwavering as you! You are so brave and so loved <3