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Thank god you are so understanding. There's a whole generation of soldiers who went through Iraq and Afghanistan who're loaded with PTSD and the feeling of "no
by jack_riminton 3y ago
Thank god you are so understanding. There's a whole generation of soldiers who went through Iraq and Afghanistan who're loaded with PTSD and the feeling of "no one understands" is what drives so many to suicide
- gabereiser 3y agoMy brother. My friends. I was the only one who didn’t go. I stood there’s at MEPS with a life-decision. I stand by my decision. I also have a great connection with those who chose different. We, the elder millennials, paid a heavy price for freedom. Like you said, some paid the ultimate price.
- actionfromafar 3y agoUnironically brings a tear to my eye.
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- enterprise_cog 3y agoNot to be too glib, but what freedom are you talking about here? Iraq and Afghanistan were both invasions on the other side of the globe.
- gabereiser 3y agoHere-in lies the problem. I’ll leave it as is because freedom means different things to different folks depending on where they stood. I totally get what you’re saying.
- jack_riminton 3y agoSorry for your losses. I served in Afghanistan and although I came out relatively mentally unscathed I lost a friend and also had soldiers under my command who were completely destroyed by PTSD. The thing I wrestle with every day is whether it the price was worth it at all.
- gabereiser 3y agoThank you for your service and I’ve spoken with many who wrestle with whether it was worth it. Especially the way we left.