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Husain Zaidi's avatar

There is a powerful tide of emotional resonance simmering just beneath the surface of these simple scenes πŸ˜ƒ Powerful + moving = beautiful πŸ’―

Krissy's avatar

Thank you Husian

Laura K's avatar

The way you captured the quiet torment of PTSD through everyday moments is masterful. The contrast between the young peacekeeper full of hope and the man haunted by memories he can’t escape really stays with you.

Krissy's avatar

Thanks, Laura, I really appreciate it.

Elijah Westin's avatar

Incredible writing as always..

Couldn't imagine having to fight ordinary moments like this.

Heartbreaking, especially when you consider what it was all for..

Krissy's avatar

It’s awful, and the fact that we keep doing it to each other, over resources to make running shoes and not just to live is heart breaking.

Antonio Castellaneta's avatar

What struck me most was how quietly the trauma keeps entering ordinary moments.

Nothing dramatic, only a hand trembling over coffee, a sound becoming danger again, a body that never fully returned from where it once was.

The ending carries an immense sadness without forcing it.

Aaliya's avatar

You always write so beautifully my love β™₯️

Krissy's avatar

Thanks so Aaliya. It means a lot to me that you take that time to read and comment.