Not a good way to start the day
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Found out my friend ended his life yesterday. Many are deeply saddened and @#$$=$ we didn't do more or he did didn't reach out. He was a vet and suffered from ptsd and other things. Please keep his friends and family in prayer
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Re: Not a good way to start the day
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So sorry to hear that about your friend. I have know many families that their child has taken their life and is very, very sad deal.
Mental Health issues in the US are a huge concern. I was at a meeting the other day and was talking to a School Administrator and if I got it right, he said, they are mandated to have all kids take a questioner/self exam/confidential on mental health etc.. He said that 28% of the results had suicidal thoughts and mental problems which could lead too. I can't remember what ages are required by state/feds but that is a high % no matter what age group in a town school system.
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Re: Not a good way to start the day
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Sorry to hear we have lost another WARRIOR. Seems as if the folks on the hill would be more concerned about them than they seem to about getting in front of a camera. Not talking about our President as he is doing everything he can while swimming upstream in a flooded mountain river. We all come back with demons. Don't blame yourself for what happened. Take this time to reflect. Honor the person not their last act. They will always be a defender of freedom and our blessed way of life. Prayers to you and all family and friends in this time. God Bless.
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Re: Not a good way to start the day
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There is no good way to hear that kind of news but live in the moment. It is a feeling that you have to feel to move on. You are not alone, there are a lot of us out there who have the same situation. The solution for those who wonder what can be done is to reach out. Have a genuine concern for a veteran. Genuinely ask them how they are. Don't wait for them to reach out (we never ask for help its not in our DNA) ask first and ask often and don't patronize them. They need us. Not thank you for your service but what was your experience serving. Ask them and actively listen. It could save a life because most of us are very very alone.
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The VA ain't doing near enough for us. Deny till you die!
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The VA ain't doing near enough for us. Deny till you die! I disagree about ALL VAs. I do know for a fact society is lacking any understanding of us, however, I am evidence of the VA helping as quick as can be. Martinsburg, WV is top notch care.
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The VA ain't doing near enough for us. Deny till you die! Well, I have to disagree also to a point. The Vet has to want and except help also. I do beleive what Sharon said, 100%.
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Re: Not a good way to start the day
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Bowhunter you and JC are so right. I think we are very misunderstood. Not in a bad way just there is no real information for the public to learn from. I am very proud and humbled by my service. I so admire the American people and our way of life. That includes all Americans. I think educating the public so they understand not what we go through but what it really is would go a long way. By the way the PTSD folks at my VA in Biloxi are nothing short of awesome.
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Re: Not a good way to start the day
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I have had tremendous struggles transitioning and I have managed to lose a wife, a girlfriend, three jobs and failed at volunteering. I'm going to an intense VA program. I constantly have a chip on my shoulder. Any way I am in a bad I don't but I pray others do. I will hopefully run a line this winter and get to come back home in my own way. God i hate this, it sucks to no longer be as awesome as I was when I was there.
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Re: Not a good way to start the day
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Thanks Adam. It’s been rough. I hope running a line helps.
To a person ignorant of nature, his country stroll is a walk through a gallery filled with wonderful works of art with their faces turned to the wall
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Really, really sorry to hear this. That doesn't express how horrible this all-too-common problem with our vets is. Sorry for your loss. Our government needs to take better care of our vets.
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