Triggers

I absolutely hate them. They're like the hair that comes out of my chin...they come when they want. I have no control. 

There are people who make fun of Veterans, as some of us suffer and live with PTSD. I have 2 forms of it. My big sense of humor and creativity to distract myself is how I manage them. Others aren't so lucky.

There are many other's whom suffer from different types of trauma from; childhood, adolescent, and even in their adult years, whom experience triggers as well. And like us Veterans, their triggers come without warning. 

Many people make fun, label and call us crazy, not understanding that we are more sane and aware to our surroundings than they ever could be. We are more sensitive to the needs and well being of others also.

So in some ways we reverse the frustration of our triggers into coping mechanisms to be more human than humanity, pulling the trigger on our triggers. #thatsurthurty