You and Leon were huge fans of hockey. Especially him. He liked the excitement from it. When he had the time you both would watch your favorite team play.

Until you got tickets to front row seats to a live game. He was excited nonetheless and so were you.

You sat down, watching the players get into their positions. You looked over at Leon. He seemed so happy about this.

After a little while, the loud noises and the buzzer going off in the stadium. He was getting so overwhelmed and triggered. Loud noises were never his thing.

“Babe, isn’t this amazing? Our first time watching it live and in person.” You grinned. Turning your head to look over at Leon which now he seemed so uneasy and anxious.

“Leon, what’s wrong?” You looked at him with worry.

“I-um. He cleared his throat “The loud noises, it’s just a little much.” He tried to put on a brave face but you knew that these loud noises were triggering his PTSD. And you hated it because you didn’t know how to help him.