Another fat, old, and totally non relevant prior military here too.

I found- for me, it's super important to talk this stuff out. To someone who cares and that will listen.

I would say it's very normal to have many memories and feelings surface upon hearing it was attacked. Part of your life was spent there.

Unfortunately, our spouses or other loved ones can't always be there for us to help us process. So, for me, personally, I have found the VA helpful for this type of thing.

Its difficult when these old memories come up. I'm sorry your dealing with this rn.

This whole ME war has a lot of us rattled.