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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]And sometimes people experience great trauma and go on with life just fine.  Everyone is different.  Honestly, just enjoy a nice visit; don't try to be his therapist.[/quote]

OP here. I wouldn't dream of trying to be his therapist. I'm 26 years old, kind of a hot mess in my personal life and mental health, and in therapy myself so it's laughable to think I might counsel a wildly successful middle-aged man about his trauma. Jesus.

The things I'm worried about are much simpler (and very likely not things I should worrying about at all - it's been a tough few days and I came here to get things off my chest)  like if I should ask about what happened or if I need to worry about making loud noises. It might sound stupid but I don't know! My life has never been touched by gun violence before, or anything particularly traumatic.

Thank you everyone for your kind words and advice. Yes, I think part of it is that it has been a wake up call in terms of the fragility of life. I'm glad I still have a chance to strengthen our relationship.[/quote]

Hi OP, my best friend had a child at Sandy Hook. My advice (and my advice to anyone) is just be you.  Don't try act different or be different. Just go and be there. That is what is important. Being together, let things come after as they may. [/quote]

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