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Hey guys/girls, I was out of town all weekend on business so I didn't have a chance to jump on here but in keeping with awareness and appreciation of memorial day I wanted to also spread a little awareness about PTSD as we just recently lost a very dear friend/brother/son who was also a member of the armed forces as well as a California fire fighter, due to taking his own life as he suffered from this very real condition. On average 22 American vets will take their lives every day in the states and that is a huge number when you think about it, so these men and women that have served their country need our help when they return home from these hell holes but all too often they are forgotten and wind up having to fend for themselves when they already put their lives on the line. So please keep this in mind and spread the word as this helps to create organizations that will be helpful with treating this sort of condition in the future.

Hope I didn't bum anyone out, but let's just remember that memorial day is great for friendly gatherings and BBQ's but there's a lot more to it than that and we should do our best to try and remember that. Hope everyone had a good and safe holiday and from one veteran to the others, thank you for your service!

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Same here, buddy. It's almost criminal

Trenagade's picture

Thank you for your service, I got out in 2008. I spent the next 6 years in and out of jail, rehab, detox, psych ward, homeless, and various VA facilities. It wasn't until 2014 that I finally got help for my PTSD.

Between the mental health therapy, medications and the gym I have slowly worked my way out of the black hole I was in. I'm still considered 100% disabled by the VA, but the help I have received from them has saved my life. I will be forever grateful for the opportunities they have given me.

MAXIMUS666's picture

Back at ya, brother! And it sounds like you've been fortunate enough to get the help that you needed. MANY are not as fortunate and those are the ones we gotta look out for. Thank you for your service!

Trenagade's picture

I hear ya, I've lost a few friends in combat and from suicide. Been to enough funerals to last a few lifetimes.

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Thanks bro, I really appreciate that.