Afghanistan - can’t control my emotions

I haven't experienced anything like this, but could not pass by, without acknowledging how heartbreaking this must be for you and your family, Grannyactivist.

I completely understand how you must feel.
I used to cry when I saw the photos of the young men & women killed. It all seemed so pointless.
There’s nothing anyone can say to make this terrible situation any better, but please know that millions of people are so proud of your son-in-law & thank him so much for his bravery.

I have no experience ga but I feel for you both. The situation is dreadful to see and read about even without any connection to it, my heart aches for the Afghan people.

I can understand your feelings almost exactly. My son was one of the lucky ones, because he survived Afghanistan. The scenes he witnessed there encouraged him to leave the forces. He was front line. I was usually the person who picked him up on his return and he would tell me everything that had happened to him. He is on holiday at the moment so I have no idea what his views are on what is going on right now in Afghanistan. I can imagine all families who lost loved ones must be filling very bitter. Someone said to me that you can’t keep harping back to the past. Well I think we have to.

I am so sorry and understand to some small extent how you must be feeling. My son was there as a medic on the front line, and saw and dealt with terrible things, lost close friends. He was really affected mentally for a long time after he returned, it was hard to know how to help him.. It was a difficult dark time. We were so lucky and grateful to get him back, so nothing compares to what you have all suffered. It's been on my mind again too, such senseless waste.

I'm in tears for you and his family. No suggestions, just understandable you'd feel like this. Last time you had to stay strong for your daughter. Now it's hit you again. Go easy on yourself, let yourself grieve, take care. X

I am so sorry to read of your distress and anguish, and can understand that it has been triggered by the recent appalling events in Afghanistan .
I have no personal experience or connections with the military, but I honestly do not believe your splendid son-in-law died in vain. He gave his life defending what he believed in, and Afghanistan gained twenty years away from the Taliban because of his actions, and hundreds of others like him.
I hope you and your family are able to find peace.

No, I haven’t experienced anything like this but I didn’t want to pass by without acknowledging your grief, I can’t imagine how painful this is for you and your family. A senseless waste of so many lives indeed.