"I had to be there"

One of the hallmark characteristics of trauma is it’s disempowering. Ideally you find a way to feel powerful again, to feel that you in some sense can make a difference.
Doug Gomez was working at home 3 miles north of the World Trade Center.
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[@barbie.travels]

I had to be there, I had to be there. Bless his ❤.

[@sierra6588]

Bless this good man for his compassion and courage to help others on that horrific day. I hope he is doing well and is healthy after being around all of the toxins in the air at Ground Zero.

[@leesher1845]

He seems like such a kind and gentle man.

[@rebekahbridges-tervydis5054]

God bless you.

[@felixbrands9769]

Your a good man God will Bless you for your beautiful heart and soul so selfless when many were running from this you ran to it to help.Not judging those who ran ijs shows how big your heart was

[@paulrevere2928]

Pray the Serenity Prayer dozens of times daily. It works when we work it. Namaste’

[@kidsmoked]

From a polyvagal perspective your use of the word ‘mobilisation’ helps me to recognise you avoided total collapse by being useful and mobilising.

[@annegreenwood3624]

such an amazing man

[@ainelawlor5755]

Wouldnt of walked into danager

[@danny8292]

This guy is so self righteous its disgusting!🤮

[@trishdaly5761]

If u have nothing good to say, I suggest you say nothing.