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(Before)

Two years after our marriage in 1989, we made the decision to move to Canada. I recall being very surprised to discover how keen Billy had been to leave Wales. In fact, he was the one who first brought the subject up. I hadn’t ever mentioned moving because I just assumed Billy would never want to. I didn’t question his enthusiasm – I simply accepted it.

Looking back, I suppose there were signs, although I can’t actually remember when I first started noticing the pattern of Billy’s behaviour. It was evident, quite early on – certainly before we moved to Canada – that he would withdraw from time to time and become quite moody. I didn’t link all the episodes together, at least not until much later. I now know all those times he was quiet and reclusive he was having flashbacks – but, back then, I had no idea.