Logic does tend to weaken in the face of trauma, after all. Even if one understands, that doesn't mean the feeling, the thought, is still just as disturbing. For a moment, she doesn't know what to say, biting her lip in silent frustration at herself.
He's been thinking about this all since the end of the event, possibly longer, by the sounds of it. Has he had the chance to talk to anyone about this?
Maybe its time he gets to explain it.
She gives him the time to pull his breathing together, then asks her question. ]
If its okay for me to ask...can you describe to me, what the scene that plays out in your head is like? What is happening?
[ Sometimes its best to just let them talk and be the one to listen. ]
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Date: 2017-09-14 05:31 am (UTC)Logic does tend to weaken in the face of trauma, after all. Even if one understands, that doesn't mean the feeling, the thought, is still just as disturbing. For a moment, she doesn't know what to say, biting her lip in silent frustration at herself.
He's been thinking about this all since the end of the event, possibly longer, by the sounds of it. Has he had the chance to talk to anyone about this?
Maybe its time he gets to explain it.
She gives him the time to pull his breathing together, then asks her question. ]
If its okay for me to ask...can you describe to me, what the scene that plays out in your head is like? What is happening?
[ Sometimes its best to just let them talk and be the one to listen. ]