Hubby's meltdown

November 24, 2016 3:01pm CST
I knew it was going to happen sooner or later every year it always he tends to get a bit moody on holidays like today. It comes from losing his father and his step mother within two weeks of each other. Even though they've been gone for about 6 years now it's still hard. Plus he has I can't remember the name exactly but where he like almost like flashbacks from when he was in the war. Thankfully he's gotten a little better with learning how to deal with it. This year wasnt quit as bad as it was in the past. I could tell it was getting ready to set in so him and my dad went outside for awhile both of them get along really well my dad was in the military too so that part of he my dad can relate too. I do enjoy the holidays but I am also glad when there over with there's a reason why they are only once a year.
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• Preston, England
24 Nov 16
makes for a rough time for both of you - great that your dad was there to offer support - hope Xmas isn't similarly stressful for you
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24 Nov 16
So do I.
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@yukimori (10148)
• United States
24 Nov 16
Has he gotten professional help for the grief and PTSD? It sounds like he could really benefit from it if he's having that much difficulty. A good therapist can do wonders for a person in those circumstances.
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24 Nov 16
He went for awhile and I know that's what helped him learn to deal with everything. With his schedule the way it is it's kind of hard for things like that. He has a good support system as well.
@snowy22315 (182175)
• United States
24 Nov 16
Holidays are hard for some people not always the joyous time they could be
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24 Nov 16
That's very true. It's especially hard when loved one are gone.
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
25 Nov 16
Must be tough of your husband for sure.
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25 Nov 16
Yes sometimes it is. He's getting better at dealing with it but I always know when it's getting to him, I can just tell.
@RasmaSandra (80736)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Nov 16
Yes, that can be rough. Glad to hear your dad can help. Lucky you having your dad around. Our holidays of course don't include Thanksgiving but when Christmas time comes it makes me feel really nostalgic and it is always just my hubby and me and that is when I miss my loved one the most.
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25 Nov 16
Yeah Im glad he was here this year.
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@5thHouse (1678)
• Sheffield, England
25 Nov 16
I think holidays can made everyone more emotional. I can't remember a single Christmas where someone in our household doesn't get tearful or moody. I think there's pressure on us to be happy at such times and it can be really hard when we remember lost loved ones,
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25 Nov 16
Yes it can be that year that his parents passed my grandmother also about a month before. We both try and put on our happy faces and make it as joyful as possible for the kids but we have our moments.
@LeaPea2417 (37379)
• Toccoa, Georgia
26 Nov 16
I am sorry to read this. I hope he can overcome the sadness he has.