Just follow the link to read.
https://masoncanyon.blogspot.com/2021/09/a-passion-for-murder.html
A Passion for Murder
Excerpt:
PTSD
Several times in the two weeks after he'd
reported for work, Steven was discovered asleep in Tiama’s room. A baby monitor
and camera kept everyone informed of Tiama's needs, but for the third time this
week, Steven ended up sleeping there too. No matter what time he came in from
work, the nursery was the first place Steven would visit. It held a comfortable
chair where he'd relax, often with his son in his arms. Since starting work,
it's where he found respite. Without disturbing Steven, Sarah fed, then changed
Tiama and rocked him back to sleep.
After she had her son taken care of, she tried
to wake her husband. Sarah shook him gently. "Steven. Come to bed with me.
You'll be more comfortable. I promise."
Startled, Steven jerked awake, grabbed her by
the throat, his chair slamming shut with a loud thud as he stood. Forcing Sarah
backward, he banged her head against the wall. The harsh growl from his throat
sounded animalistic. His face contorted with the resolve to destroy his enemy.
Frightened and caught off guard, Sarah tried to
scream. Instead, she could barely croak his name. "Steven." Failing,
she made a fist and struck him. "Get off me." She tried to yell.
Her wallop caught his attention. He loosened
his grip as it took him a second to realize what he was doing. The newly hired
Nanny rushed into the room. She stopped cold, unsure of what was happening.
"Oh, God. Sarah, I’m so sorry." He
held her close. "I’m so sorry. Are you okay?" He held her away from
him to check the damage. She was clutching her neck and trying to get her
breath. He moved her hand and saw the bruises already forming. "Oh my God,
what have I done?"
"Nila, it's all right," Sarah told
the frightened girl. "Tiama is sleeping," she rasped. "Go back
to bed."
*****
Post-traumatic stress
disorder is an anxiety disorder that develops following frightening, stressful,
or distressing life events.
The symptoms may include:
·
Reliving–flashbacks, hallucinations, nightmares of the
incident
· Excessive arousal–increased alertness, anger, fits of rage, irritability, or hatred, difficulty sleeping or concentrating·
Data from Focus Medica. Reviewed by a panel of doctors.Learn more
Consult a medical professional for advice
Steven and Sarah went through a horrendous year after The Snowman escaped prison. Steven knows Sarah suffers from PTSD, but he isn't willing to label his own stress the same.
Denial is typical, but help is
key to fighting your way through it. Something many of us have a tough time
asking for and accepting.
