Have you heard about this Marine Vet who Overcame His PTSD And Rediscovered His Sense Of Purpose?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 08:50:09 -0500

Have you heard about this Marine Vet who Overcame His PTSD And Rediscovered His Sense Of Purpose?

A Marine vet writes about how he overcame his struggle with PTSD and rediscovered a sense of purpose.

http://taskandpurpose.com/this-marine-vet-overcame-his-ptsd-and-rediscovered-his-sense-of-purpose/

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It was after the Sept. 11 terror attacks that I first felt an obligation to serve my country. It was the fall of my senior year and my high school in north Jersey had a clear line of sight to the Manhattan skyline.

However, it wasn’t until my senior year of college at Rutgers University that I began taking steps toward joining the military. That process that would eventually lead me to serve as an active-duty Marine Corps infantry officer from 2007-2012.

I was a part of a mission that was bigger than me and it felt awesome.

I deployed to Afghanistan with 1st Battalion, 5th Marines in 2009 and again in 2011. While my training prepared me for war, I was not prepared to handle the guilt I would feel over the injuries and lives lost under my command.

This Marine Vet Overcame His PTSD And Rediscovered His Sense Of Purpose

A Marine vet writes about how he overcame his struggle with PTSD and rediscovered a sense of purpose.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2015 8:57 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 08:57:33 -0500

Great Story!!!

Response by MAJ Alvin B. made Dec 5 at 2015 10:08 AM

MAJ Alvin B. — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:08:38 -0500

Yes. A great article about the challenges and dangers of PTSD and the triumph which is possible with proper treatment and support.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Dec 5 at 2015 10:32 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:32:26 -0500

This is awesome. He should servers an inspiration to all of us who face challenges.

Response by SPC Joel Willman made Dec 5 at 2015 11:44 AM

SPC Joel Willman — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 11:44:15 -0500

He is a great inspiration to many, as he helps us all know we are not alone, and it can be overcomed.