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I just had a dear brother-in-arms take his own life last night. He is the 13th one this year for me. Is there anything that anyone does to help with dealing with loss? I can't listen se anymore friends/brothers, especially this year.......
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Hey brother, Check out Project 22. You can watch the trailer at medicinalmissions.com It's a documentary made by us and it's saving lives on a daily basis. We realized we have to be the ones to help ourselves, Uncle Sam doesn't have a clue and has been consistently fucking up veteran reintegration since the revolutionary war. This film is how we change that. When we have been affected by suicide and have lost brothers to it, we can either find a spark of purpose to stop it or follow them.
We're all going through this together. I've been there. Over and over. Trust me, this helps.
Look me up on Facebook, I'll get you involved somehow.
Also check out Highly Functional Veterans on FB
We're all going through this together. I've been there. Over and over. Trust me, this helps.
Look me up on Facebook, I'll get you involved somehow.
Also check out Highly Functional Veterans on FB
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CPL Micah - please reach out to Stan. We've been deployed together - he is a great listener, and has been through some serious shit.
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Cpl Micah Wing - I sent you a link to Stan's FB page in your message folder on FB... it will show up in your "other" message folder since we aren't connected.
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As of late when the night gets cold,
I try my best to remain bold.
Every day since we lost you
We have all prayed that it isn't true.
With every breath we wish we could bring you back,
Ha, We all know you would have another joke to crack. :')
With every breath we wish you were here,
I don't want to shed another tear.
We didn't just lose a friend, We lost a brother.
We will be daughters and sons to your weeping mother.
We will watch over her with all of our strength
No matter how hard, nor how long the length.
We are so mad we want to scream
Praying to God that this is all a dream.
We all wonder what we could have done,
Just to see you rise with the morning sun.
We all wish that you were just asleep
The pain this is causing is cutting us deep.
We will never forget you, our dearest friend,
I wish I could have been there with you in the end.
To try to make you change your mind,
If only you would have given us a sign.
This poem I write for you,
Know that every word is true.
You will always be our brother even though you are gone.
Our memories with you will play on and on.
I try my best to remain bold.
Every day since we lost you
We have all prayed that it isn't true.
With every breath we wish we could bring you back,
Ha, We all know you would have another joke to crack. :')
With every breath we wish you were here,
I don't want to shed another tear.
We didn't just lose a friend, We lost a brother.
We will be daughters and sons to your weeping mother.
We will watch over her with all of our strength
No matter how hard, nor how long the length.
We are so mad we want to scream
Praying to God that this is all a dream.
We all wonder what we could have done,
Just to see you rise with the morning sun.
We all wish that you were just asleep
The pain this is causing is cutting us deep.
We will never forget you, our dearest friend,
I wish I could have been there with you in the end.
To try to make you change your mind,
If only you would have given us a sign.
This poem I write for you,
Know that every word is true.
You will always be our brother even though you are gone.
Our memories with you will play on and on.
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Cpl Micah Wing - So very sorry for the loss of your friend. Talking to people about it and not keeping your feelings bottled up inside of you is a good thing. Know that people genuinely care about you and how you feel, whether it be close friends and family or your extended family here on RallyPoint. We are all here for you, buddy....
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CPL Wing, find someone you trust who will listen without judgment and talk. Do not allow inappropriate guilt overtake you, when a person truly decides they want to die, no one and nothing can stop them. Allow yourself the opportunity to grieve your losses, we are emotional beings so allow yourself to feel. Let us (Rally Point brothers and sisters) know what you need.
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Talk to Everyone, Talk to Anyone. Don't try and deal with it all by Yourself. We all know you are a Rough Tough Marine Cpl Micah Wing but you have plenty of Salty Dogs here that are your shipmates and Comrades in Arms if you need to reach out to anyone of us. I'm starting to have to deal with losing a lot of Mates to Cancer and Heart Disease and it is really bumming me out right now. Don't hesitate to use any of the Veterans Hot Lines. I want to hang out for a while longer and I would really like to know that you are out there too with me.
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The key to helping a suicidal friend is for them to know who or where to contact when they are mired in the misery of depression or PTSD.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero - A senior NCO told me to go to the emergency room if I was suicidal or needed help. He said the ball will get rolling, and I would get help, so I went to the ER.
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SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero
Wow!
Here's a suggestion sir if a trooper or any one comes to you in the future to seek help. you can give them this information and not sending them to the emergency room.
To speak with trained professional immediately, all military families can call the numbers listed below, 24/7, free of charge:
The Military Crisis Line (visit the Military Crisis Line Chat or call 800-273-TALK to talk with a crisis counselor)
The DCoE Outreach Center (visit the Real Warriors Campaign Live Chat or call [login to see] to talk with a health resource consultant)
Here's a suggestion sir if a trooper or any one comes to you in the future to seek help. you can give them this information and not sending them to the emergency room.
To speak with trained professional immediately, all military families can call the numbers listed below, 24/7, free of charge:
The Military Crisis Line (visit the Military Crisis Line Chat or call 800-273-TALK to talk with a crisis counselor)
The DCoE Outreach Center (visit the Real Warriors Campaign Live Chat or call [login to see] to talk with a health resource consultant)
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MAJ Ken Landgren
SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero - Thanks. I think the key is having one belly button to push.
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You're taking the first step now. You can pray for them while you grieve, but talking to those who understand, and care is the best way to cope. I'm truly sorry for your loss. One is one too many. But you have to remain strong. Not just for your friends, but for your own sake. I got your six Cpl.
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All you can do is focus on the positive things in your life.
Everybody has a breaking point but nothing is ever so bad that you shouldn't try reaching out to someone even if it is to bitch and complain about the world!
Everybody has a breaking point but nothing is ever so bad that you shouldn't try reaching out to someone even if it is to bitch and complain about the world!
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Do something productive.
Talk to your subordinates about it, and how they can look out for each other when trouble hits.
Want to get away from the Corps for a bit? Try volunteering with youth sports or after school activities.
There is a lot of healing in the joy of children.
Stay strong, Cpl Micah Wing
Talk to your subordinates about it, and how they can look out for each other when trouble hits.
Want to get away from the Corps for a bit? Try volunteering with youth sports or after school activities.
There is a lot of healing in the joy of children.
Stay strong, Cpl Micah Wing
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