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So many of us scan the boards and reach out in any way we are capable to all members who ask for help. We need to be cognizant that we are all human, that we need to care for ourselves so we have the energy, vitality, and stamina to help our fellow members. We are not invincible like we believed at sixteen years old. We have witnessed all too often that life is fragile and can be lost due to no logical reason, but just happens. We cannot control and predict all the issues that happen around us.
If a gentle reminder and soft nudge moves you to pause in your day and assess your own wellbeing then I have accomplished my goal for this moment. We do not leave anyone behind and we give 110% to keep everyone on a straight path. My challenge for you is to be aware that secondary trauma is real. With that, we need to reconcile with ourselves that we will ‘practice what we preach’, take care of ourselves and make sure we are in the best mental condition possible so we are not compromised as we spend a tremendous amount of strength and energy helping those team members who ask.
If a gentle reminder and soft nudge moves you to pause in your day and assess your own wellbeing then I have accomplished my goal for this moment. We do not leave anyone behind and we give 110% to keep everyone on a straight path. My challenge for you is to be aware that secondary trauma is real. With that, we need to reconcile with ourselves that we will ‘practice what we preach’, take care of ourselves and make sure we are in the best mental condition possible so we are not compromised as we spend a tremendous amount of strength and energy helping those team members who ask.
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I was in foster care till 6 years old, then moved in with mom, and step-dad. It was a domestic violence/alcoholic home. When I was 8, I was molested, and mom swept it under the carpet. I developed P.T.S.D., and being in the military made it worse. Secondary Trauma is real! GOD, and my wonderful wife is helping me deal with it.
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CPT Richard Riley
PO2 (Join to see) Stay in touch and holler if you need to. That is one of the reasons many of us are here. If you have not already, please contact CH (CPT) Heather Davis because she has information and research that she will readily share with you to help in your struggle. I would also give you another resource in LTC (Join to see) who has proven insight and knowledge to help you along. I'm glad and thankful that your wife is helping you deal with things & I can tell you that we will give her all the help we can to keep you moving in the right direction.
There are many other members too numerous to name who will lend an ear and help you to the best of their ability so just know that we are just a message away.
There are many other members too numerous to name who will lend an ear and help you to the best of their ability so just know that we are just a message away.
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Thank you for your service, and support. I am concerned about my recent M.R.I. of my head, and spine. I hit my head while on vacation, and went to the E.R. twice for vomiting. I have a history of T.B.I.s . I love this place1
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
Petty Officer Clark:
Thank you for your transparency and childhood PTSD results in lack of attachment and factors dealing with childhood molestation. It is a long journey to recovery, the important factors is to surround yourself with genuine understanding strong relationships. I can relate to your story, I have a similar background.
Thank you for your transparency and childhood PTSD results in lack of attachment and factors dealing with childhood molestation. It is a long journey to recovery, the important factors is to surround yourself with genuine understanding strong relationships. I can relate to your story, I have a similar background.
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Well said, CPT Richard Riley! Thanks for the reminder to keep tabs on each other and offer support!
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CPT Richard Riley
To me, with all we have available in each other, it is the right thing to do and certainly the best thing for all of us together in this fight .....
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