I survived a two wars, two revolutions. It was hard. I saw so many people die. I wake up with nightmares almost every night. There are certain places I can’t go because it triggers me. I have moved so many times, it’s hard to call my house home. Many people don’t trust me because they think I’ve seen too much.

And I have.

I was a general in the wars. I killed people with my own two hands. I have seen comrades and enemies die at my feet. I have fought wars all over the country.

But I tricked my way out of capture the first time and won my way to the winning side the second.

I look scary because I no longer sleep and scares and wounds still show.

I guess that’s why they say don’t trust survivors. There is a reason we survived.