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Opening this up to disabled and other Vets. We need a place to share. Isolation is death and not a good death. 
How are my Brother and Sisters making it work? I’m struggling tonight. I’ve done a lot and overcome much. As I age the pain is overwhelming. 62 YO  90% disabled  VA combat vet of USNavy and USArmy.   Never asked for help and for 42 years have helped others.  My truck, the science of automotive technology helps me maintain my sanity. Any others here that feel the drain on the soul and body? My fingers and formally strac functions don’t function right anymore.  I love the constitutional basis of USA but wonder have many forgotten the rule of law? UCMJ? Caring about others before self?  

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Some motivational videos to get discussion going. Was not night stalker but was a USN AIRR swimmer in Operation Eagle Claw then later in USArmy flew scout helos and fixed wing for JSOC outta Bragg. 

 

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On 12/10/2022 at 9:22 PM, customboss said:

Isolation is death and not a good death. I’m struggling tonight. I’ve done a lot and overcome much. As I age the pain is overwhelming. 62 YO  90% disabled 

I'm not a veteran but have a few of the disability/loneliness struggles.  Christmastime really exacerbates these challenges.  I know your battle is personal and inspirational slogans from this faceless acquaintance won't do much for what you are facing.  However, I want you to know that you are not alone.   There is a real human behind this particular keyboard who wants to tell you how much he appreciates your positive contributions and support on this forum.  Receiving a "like" from you frequently gives my day a positive start.   Thank you, Customboss!

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17 minutes ago, Donstar said:

I'm not a veteran but have a few of the disability/loneliness struggles.  Christmastime really exacerbates these challenges.  I know your battle is personal and inspirational slogans from this faceless acquaintance won't do much for what you are facing.  However, I want you to know that you are not alone.   There is a real human behind this particular keyboard who wants to tell you how much he appreciates your positive contributions and support on this forum.  Receiving a "like" from you frequently gives my day a positive start.   Thank you, Customboss!

Thanks Donstar!  Pain is pain, regardless of the source or complexity of the trauma. 

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Hang in there Brother, As a fiercly independant person I know how hard it can be to reach out for help when it's needed but it sounds like you could use some counseling to help you get through your struggle. Sometimes just talking with someone can help tremendously. I don't know if you have veterans services near you but they have the resources to aid you if you ask. I suffer from depression and the month between Tx giving and Xmas is hard for me annually so you are  not alone. Thank you for your Service and keep posting, we all enjoy your contribution

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Just now, richard wysong said:

Hang in there Brother, As a fiercly independant person I know how hard it can be to reach out for help when it's needed but it sounds like you could use some counseling to help you get through your struggle. Sometimes just talking with someone can help tremendously. I don't know if you have veterans services near you but they have the resources to aid you if you ask. I suffer from depression and the month between Tx giving and Xmas is hard for me annually so you are  not alone. Thank you for your Service and keep posting, we all enjoy your contribution

I go to VA twice a week for PTSd counseling and its keeping me straight and level. Sleeping is an issue as pain from physical injuries wake me up alot at night.  Hang in there yourself. Rich Are you a veteran? Luckily my PTSd doesn't show depression just rage......LOL  

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29 minutes ago, richard wysong said:

Just a veteran of the struggles of life, I missed the Vietnam draft by about a month. i have a good woman by my side that helps me cope 

You were blessed to miss the draft then for sure.   USN vets of the SeaWolves  fellows taught me CSAR techniques before Operation Eagle Claw sucked me in.  All these USN folks in HAL3 were volunteers. They hand rebuilt these old Army helos and did more with less than USAF and Army was doing in the delta in some hot combat events. USN Riverine Patrol boats would have been decimated without this CAS. 

 

 

 

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