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Originally Posted by Crompsin
I was just referring to relationships. Really just my failed marriage. No closure.
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If you think that the attitude is wrong, then it's wrong. If you don't, then it's fine. I can't imagine explaining to someone how to take being in Iraq. I've been to the ME before, but obviously not in a military function. Isolation from family and friends, being around people who may want to kill you, having to form a family with the other soldiers around you; it's a singular experience and different people deal with it in different ways. It's not supposed to be easy. Some people can deal with it quickly and move on, though it's very possible that such people are squelching their pain. Some people take quite some time. My Uncle was in Vietnam and part of him will always be dealing with it, though he's a happy healthy guy today.
Do what you have to do. Mourn. Get pissed. Hang out with friends. Be alone. Whatever you need to do to get to the other side, so long as it isn't destructive.