I am now suffering PTSD about the actual "death". I cannot get that vision out of my head. I tried to save him..

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Comment by John T. on September 29, 2017 at 4:13pm
I missed this comment, JenShep. My wife collapsed and died in front of our home and I tried to administer CPR. I don't think a day has passed that I haven't remembered that image. I've been a counselor for 25 years and have worked with people suffering from PTSD. Even with all my training, I never knew what it was really like and it's hell. Take care of yourself as best you can. I'm sorry for your loss (and I mean that.)

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