i came home from the war a few years ago. nothing could have prepared me, not basic, not any drill, for the hell i would later face. the transition to your civilian life was the worst. it was like being left in iraq alone. at least there i had my brothers and sisters. here i was so alone. lets not fight the war against war. let refocus our energy on helping the troops that come home. that is a war we CAN win.
from a vet
Submitted by ms. cindy on Sat, 05/03/2008 - 7:07am.
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Your military obligation
Your military obligation can be compaired to "describing a dream". It was You who experenced that dream. You felt and saw every detail of your military experance. The next morning your attempt to describe your dream to another (i.e.civilian) "person". Everything is lost in the translation. It can not be done, i.e. your frustration level is kicked up several notches.
The Civilian or (civilian world) could never relate to the emotional attachment you have developed towards your unit,and buddies. Also accomplishment of your mission. The cilivian thinks of "Mission Accomplished" in the guidlines of making it to 16:00 hr or quiting time. The deeper thinking civilians will relate to making it to,, payday Friday. In the cilivian world no one will protect your back. But they will stab you in the back (in a heart beat) to get ahead.
I had experanced some of your feelings when I came home from 4 years in the Marine Corps. The world was over run with people that had no concept of duty or loyalty. Loyalty to a "Brother in arms" or loyalty to your own country. I firmly believe without my parents, and finding a profession where your life depended on the person next to you, & his life depended on your actions. I wouldn't be here today. I would have reinlisted and requested to return to the jungles of Viet`Nam. I had developed a comfort zone being in one of the craziest places in the world.
Please feel free to P.M. me anytime. "if" we continue our discussion on a open forum,,, set back & watch the trolls come out ofthe woodwork.
Semper Fidelis
C.J.S.
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service to our country to both Capt. Jack and Ms. Cindy.
Both of your posts were very well said.
I salute Capt. Jack and Ms.
I salute Capt. Jack and Ms. Cindy. Thank you for being who you are, and for going through what you have for the sake of others.
Listen, my children, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere on the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five; hardly a man is now alive who remembers that famous day and year. ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
My hats off to both of you.
My hats off to both of you. Thank you.
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I believe AFP to be a troll
I believe AFP to be a troll free zone.....don't confuse friendly bashing with trolling. I think everyone here would like to have a better understanding of how military personnel, vets, and retiree's feel. Please continue this in the open forum. :)
Women train, men adapt. Isn't it the best of both worlds? ;)
Thank You Bard, C-C
Thank You Bard, C-C Gal, Q, & Colts Fan. ("oops my face is, "red")
Ms. Cindy it's your call.
Let me know what your M.O.S. was/is "if' your looking for employment or going to attend college. "Oh",,, there is nothing wrong in reenlisting, or checking out the reserve program. You served your country when you were asked,, Now is our turn to lend a hand.
Semper Fi.
C.J.S
What am I, chopped
What am I, chopped liver?
Seriously, Ms. Cindy - I hope you feel welcome here. We're a rowdy lot, but we mean well.
Listen, my children, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere on the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five; hardly a man is now alive who remembers that famous day and year. ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Bard, you and Irish are the
Bard, you and Irish are the only rowdy ones on here.
At the moment. ;) I
At the moment. ;)
I want to read more of what these folks have to say, and I will if it's written....though I may not comment on it. I sometimes keep my fingers still when I figure I haven't a clue what I'm talking about. :)
Women train, men adapt. Isn't it the best of both worlds? ;)
ms. cindy, I spent years
ms. cindy, I spent years trying to understand. One thing I personally always did was talk to people, even if they were civilian, of my experiences. Know the person and what they will understand and accept. I have, for the most part always found support. That has helpful, a lot.
But, the best thing I ever did for myself was go to a Veteran's Center help program. If you are in Anderson, I believe VN '68 Mike would be a good person for contact. There are a number of people who know how to contact him from this thread and will be more that willing. I'm sure Cap'n Jack knows. If I am wrong with this, someone ~ please correct me.
Anyway, in the Vet Center, I was placed in a group session that was the greatest thing I experienced. After 20 years I realized that my feelings, experiences and hope's were not terminally unique nor was I alone in the world. This therapy was so rejuvenating and such a relief I wondered why I had always been so afraid to do it. The best part was that I learned that many of my coping mechanisms were the proper tools and I learned other techniques to further my living skills.
Thank you for your service and sacrifices with a big GarryOwen
If you have a need, I too am always open to a PM and I will also answer most any open forum question, also.
Life only goes around once, have fun and love, people.
-VicNormal
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