Posted on Jun 18, 2014
Suicide is NOT an option! Utilize your RallyPoint contacts you have veterans that care about you!!
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I am an Army Chaplain, and I have walked in my own valley of darkness as a WO1, when my nephew committed suicide while I was deployed. I put that out for all of you, if you need a Chaplain and do not have a Chaplain, connect with me and I will talk with you, encourage you, and pray with you.
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Truer words have never been spoken ma'am. If you are in a dark place, reach out. Ask for help. You will be inspired by how many step up to the plate to provide assistance wherever and whenever possible.
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
MSG Stankovich:
Thank you for your transparency and support, it was on my heart to address this situation and bring it to the front. I wanted all Rally Point members to understand that they are not alone. I can be in-boxed and if you do not have a Chaplain I will be your Chaplain!
Thank you for your transparency and support, it was on my heart to address this situation and bring it to the front. I wanted all Rally Point members to understand that they are not alone. I can be in-boxed and if you do not have a Chaplain I will be your Chaplain!
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CPT Davis.....I'm sorry about your nephew, my mother died two days later after I deployed. Then, a month and a half afterwards Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit New Orleans bad. I lost my home, but Thank God my family evacuated one day before it happen. It was very stressful for me because I didn't hear from them in almost two weeks, I was TDY in Belgium at the time. I appreciate your offer to reach out to others, I'm extending the same offer for you too.
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
MSG Williams:
Talk to your Soldiers, and offer them a safe place to un-pack their pain. I was in group therapy for an entire year in order for me to be a Hospital Chaplain. I will share with you as much as I despised it, God used it for me to grow and release the pain that changed me personality and now I am able to connect with others.
My Husband's side is from New Orleans as well, and I thank God that we were able to evacuate the entire family. Blessing to all of you.
Talk to your Soldiers, and offer them a safe place to un-pack their pain. I was in group therapy for an entire year in order for me to be a Hospital Chaplain. I will share with you as much as I despised it, God used it for me to grow and release the pain that changed me personality and now I am able to connect with others.
My Husband's side is from New Orleans as well, and I thank God that we were able to evacuate the entire family. Blessing to all of you.
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MSG Floyd Williams
CPT Davis.....I will pray that God strengthen and give you the ability to impact others, God Bless you and your family.
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
That is what it is all about we are here to encourage and support one another.
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Since joining RP, I have had several people reach out to me after they learned of my Suicide attempt this past February. Thank you Chaplain Davis for your willingness to be a chaplain to those of us that don't have one.
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LCpl Mark Lefler
No doudt RP is amazing, a lot of people with a lot of life experience ready and willing to share it.
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LCpl Steve Wininger
I have no doubt about people here caring. I appreciate everyone on here and all the support everyone gives to all who ask.
Sometimes, it is not easy to reach out when you are struggling with even identifying what your feeling. I do not say that to make an excuse, And I know that there are many on here that are here to listen and help anyway they can.
Today I have not been in a very good place emotionally, but, I have not been suicidal either. Thank you all for the help and advice.
Sometimes, it is not easy to reach out when you are struggling with even identifying what your feeling. I do not say that to make an excuse, And I know that there are many on here that are here to listen and help anyway they can.
Today I have not been in a very good place emotionally, but, I have not been suicidal either. Thank you all for the help and advice.
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
Events in the future at times can trigger deep intense raw emotion due to past traumas.
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