I have a close friend of mine that went through hell most of his life...he has a severe case of PTSD, even watching his wife waste away from brain cancer, having numerous seizures, the regressing into a childlike person and into nothing when she died.

He has found his "Voice" and now has become, very, very outspoken..
gregarious..and more animated in deeds/thoughts/actions. But his heart &
Character still remains the same..he is still a "A Good Man"
Never the less, I have found myself
In the position of helping him bridge gaps with his parents, life long friends,
Etc..because he is done holding his tongue of his opinions, thoughts, and actions. I am not sure if this is a blessing in disguise because he has finally come to terms and killed his demons from the PTSD. Or is this a huge mistake in helping him...lol I'm being sarcastic. I said to him

"After 40 years of not stating your opinion and thoughts, being the "dark, quiet, & foreboding type", now you are finding your voice. They are going to think you are crazy..."

LMAO, I'm busy playing clean up and diplomacy, while reminding him at the same time, to slowly introduce his new persona to everyone.
Let's say I just finished a couple hour long conversation with a childhood friend of his..LOL and he is in disbelief.
What can you do? LOL, I'm sticking beside him and holding his hand in his new "Self Discovery" it's turning into a little bit of a headache. lmao
I apologize...venting here