Not Everybody Enjoys Fireworks!

Many people cannot wait to hear those booms, bangs, and explosions of colors in the air on the 4th of July, however, there are some people with sensory issues and post traumatic disorder (PTSD) who DREAD those sounds. I happen to be one person who can no longer handle loud noises, flashing strobe lights, sudden bright flashes of light and certain other sounds. To me, walking my dogs outside to potty is like being tortured near and around Independence Day! My independence and freedom comes AFTER all the festivities are OVER. My dogs feel the same way I'm pretty sure. If people want to go to a fireworks display, that, in my opinion should be the ONLY place that holds such events. Neighbors who are having fun with family and relatives are doing so at the expense of those of us around them who are cowering in our homes because we don't want to have trouble breathing, panic attacks, heart palpitations and headaches just by going out of doors to face all the clamour. Please, if you must set off these gunpowder displays of colors and sound, at least limit it to one night of the holiday only! Have some compassion for those of us who cannot handle it...furry creatures, feathered creatures and human alike. Thank you.