I hate myself that I wasn't there for him. I hate that I could not feel it in him. How could I not know what had happened? How could I not hear it in his voice, his comments, or in his demeanor? He needed my help, and I couldn't feel it. Melissa Seligman
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I hate myself that I wasn't there for him. I hate that I could not feel it in him. How could I not know what had happened? How could I not hear it in his voice, his comments, or in his demeanor? He needed my help, and I couldn't feel it. The pain of not being able to help someone who needs you is beyond description.

The pain of not being able to help someone who needs you is far greater than any physical pain you can ever imagine. This quote is from a letter written by a soldier’s mother about her son, who was serving in Afghanistan. The pain of knowing something bad has happened and not being able to do anything about it is a common feeling for a lot of people, especially when they know someone or something is in danger and they can’t do anything about it.

Source: The Day After He Left For Iraq: A Story Of Love, Family, And Reunion

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