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The stigma of admitting you've experienced more than you can cope with by yourself is itself the most frightening aspect of war, you train to do what no human should ever do, but there is no training on how to live with what you have done or seen, no training exists to ready you for the change that happens inside a soldier after experiencing all that comes with war, nothing in the training a soldier receives can provide the comfort he needs when the war has ended but the battle continues to rage on inside his own head.
The stigma attached to PTSD needs to be washed from the minds of every living being and we need to provide our soldiers, sailors, and airmen the skills they need to cope with the effects of war.
To all of my brothers and sisters in arms, if you are in need of help, tell someone you need help right now, tell them to stay with you till you can get to a safe place, tell them as much as you can about what it is you are experiencing. You aren't alone, there are people who want to do their very best to help you with the things you have experienced, there are people who want to help you heal the pain.
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ECF actually had to delete his account because it's against the rules to have family registered on ECF unless they are designated as admins. All he wanted to do was stop by and say thank you regardless... his brother we're paying tribute to.
I think this is really weird too. If someone wanted someone to shrill for them, they would only have to not mention that they are family, or get an acquaintance to do it. I don't think this cuts down on shrilling at all. Again, you could just keep it under wraps that you have common dna.
I don't make the rules - I asked the question because I respect my relationship with ECF - better to ask than have it be "discovered." He said what needed to be said... "thank you" - he's not a vaper - he wasn't too worked up about it
I read your story and was very moved by it and you dedication to those in uniform. Bless you
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Retired psych nurse, Army vet. I have met many soldiers that have had mental health issues and most were too ashamed to ask for help. As long as mental health illnesses are stigmatized you will continue to have suicides of vets. Thanks so much Kent for your service. God bless all soldiers from every branch who gave service to their country.
Sorry off topic...RIMP, I tried to send you a PM but said your inbox is full
EDIT: nevermind, looks like it went through
New vaper and haven't bought from you yet Clark, but what a wonderful service you're providing. I'm an Air Force veteran and my husband is currently doing his second enlistment with the Army. He went to Iraq twice during his first enlistment and it definitely changed him a bit; thankfully, not as traumatically as your cousin. My condolences to your family.
Hello Novena and a big thank you to your husband and yourself for the service. I think I saw a post in another ecf forum about liking a sweet tobacco flavored juice. Well let me tell you about "The Virus", aka H1N1. It is the best thing since sliced bread. Take a look at the Nicoticket site for reviews, other folks are much better at describing the flavor than I am. I can only say that it is My #1 favorite. Wakonda and Radioactive are also good tobacco flavors. I'm not much of a dessert or fruit flavor vaper, but other people around here rave over them.
Feel free to jump in here any time, ask questions, make comments, etc. There is a good reason this little area is called the Nicoticket family ...
The Virus has me curious, though so far I've kind of shied away from tobacco flavors. Would love to find a good vanilla though, so I'm thinking of getting a bottle of Frenilla as a reward for 3 weeks with no cigs.
It saddens me to hear these kind of stories. As my avatar indicates, I myself am a veteran. Served in the Marines and the Air Force after that. I served in Iraq from 03-04, smack dab in the middle of the Sunni Triangle.....there's a chance I could have brushed shoulders with your cousin. My unit was lucky, we all made it back. People need to understand that we ALL come back a little different. That first 4th of July was pretty stressful...too many explosions. If you know, or are related to, a service member who was deployed, keep this in mind when dealing with them. Open ears, kindness and understanding are the best medicine.
It is commendable that you are providing service to our military men and women. I have noticed a high percentage of vape shops give military discounts (which I enjoy and gladly use, being a broke vet), it goes to show what a good community we have as vapers.
It is commendable that you are providing service to our military men and women. I have noticed a high percentage of vape shops give military discounts (which I enjoy and gladly use, being a broke vet
), it goes to show what a good community we have as vapers.
It saddens me to hear these kind of stories. As my avatar indicates, I myself am a veteran. Served in the Marines and the Air Force after that. I served in Iraq from 03-04, smack dab in the middle of the Sunni Triangle.....there's a chance I could have brushed shoulders with your cousin. My unit was lucky, we all made it back. People need to understand that we ALL come back a little different. That first 4th of July was pretty stressful...too many explosions. If you know, or are related to, a service member who was deployed, keep this in mind when dealing with them. Open ears, kindness and understanding are the best medicine.
It is commendable that you are providing service to our military men and women. I have noticed a high percentage of vape shops give military discounts (which I enjoy and gladly use, being a broke vet
You have my deepest gratitude and love for your service to our country! I am always thrilled to meet America's heros
It saddens me to hear these kind of stories. As my avatar indicates, I myself am a veteran. Served in the Marines and the Air Force after that. I served in Iraq from 03-04, smack dab in the middle of the Sunni Triangle.....there's a chance I could have brushed shoulders with your cousin. My unit was lucky, we all made it back. People need to understand that we ALL come back a little different. That first 4th of July was pretty stressful...too many explosions. If you know, or are related to, a service member who was deployed, keep this in mind when dealing with them. Open ears, kindness and understanding are the best medicine.
It is commendable that you are providing service to our military men and women. I have noticed a high percentage of vape shops give military discounts (which I enjoy and gladly use, being a broke vet
Thank you for your service USMCotaku!! /salute
Novena, I thank you and your husband both. I know my thanks does not begin to cover the price you both have paid, but hopefully it might help a little bit.
Ft. Campbell is a good place to be to "recharge" your mental batteries. Of course, you are living among crazy Tennesseeans so that might make you feel pretty sane in comparison!
It saddens me to hear these kind of stories. As my avatar indicates, I myself am a veteran. Served in the Marines and the Air Force after that. I served in Iraq from 03-04, smack dab in the middle of the Sunni Triangle.....there's a chance I could have brushed shoulders with your cousin. My unit was lucky, we all made it back. People need to understand that we ALL come back a little different. That first 4th of July was pretty stressful...too many explosions. If you know, or are related to, a service member who was deployed, keep this in mind when dealing with them. Open ears, kindness and understanding are the best medicine.
It is commendable that you are providing service to our military men and women. I have noticed a high percentage of vape shops give military discounts (which I enjoy and gladly use, being a broke vet
Thank you, USMCotaku. Honored to meet you, sir! There are quite a few vape shops in Clarksville and Nashville and I have yet to see one not honor our military. We find that pretty important around here.
Novena, Virus is very good! Not like the tobacco's you have encountered so far. It is completely different and quite tasty! I highly recommend you at least get a small bottle of it, and a large bottle of Frenilla! Not only is Frenilla outstanding on its own, adding some to not-so-great juice can "fix" it!
This is awesome Clark. Former military spouse here and I simply CANNOT ready Josh's story but I'd love to honor his memory in some way. I'll be contributing!
That's a hard story to read, but I hope everyone can take it to heart.
I have lived with my boyfriend for 4 years and he returned from his 4th combat tour two years ago.
PTSD and a back injury have plagued him since his return and I am grateful that he has sought treatment instead of hiding from it.
After 2 years he still wont stay more than 30 minutes at the high school football game because they shoot off fireworks with each touchdown. He had to leave my older son's graduation when the kids started popping balloons. I could go on for days with examples, but am grateful that our life is slowly getting to a new normal.
I never realized how dramatically PTSD affected even the smallest joys in life and hope that the recognition and treatment will continue to progress.
I have lived with my boyfriend for 4 years and he returned from his 4th combat tour two years ago.
PTSD and a back injury have plagued him since his return and I am grateful that he has sought treatment instead of hiding from it.
After 2 years he still wont stay more than 30 minutes at the high school football game because they shoot off fireworks with each touchdown. He had to leave my older son's graduation when the kids started popping balloons. I could go on for days with examples, but am grateful that our life is slowly getting to a new normal.
I never realized how dramatically PTSD affected even the smallest joys in life and hope that the recognition and treatment will continue to progress.
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