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60. My Dad had PTSD from combat in Vietnam

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 04:26 PM

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Surprisingly, he loved fireworks! Lots of awesome memories on the 4th of July!!

The thing that would trigger his PTSD was the sound of a peacock. Dad was helping out a neighbor and someone had a peacock. That thing did its call and Dad flipped the fuck out. Apparently they are all over Vietnam

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