WWII Veteran on PTSD and Suicidal Thoughts

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[americanveteranscenter]

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[kparsa]

PTSD is real. Nobody should ever overlook how profound of an effect it has.

[itzFlaco]

“If I do it, all it’ll do is satisfy me but it won’t satisfy nobody else that know me” decades later this is still a common mindset for many men. Stay strong folks.

[bennyandersen]

This man has my biggest respect. I'm glad he chose his family.

[littlefitterfitness]

8 yr army firefighter, i was driving up my local mountain as a plan to drive off of it. My son called me saying he missed me and just wanted to talk. I missed the first one, called him back and thank god because im still here 4 yrs later

[susanfurlong]

Career VA nurse here, 30 years! WW2 Vets, toughest, quietest, appreciative patients ever!

[rickmaldoo]

Can't remember where I heard this line,
"Dying is easy, living is hard" that man kept himself together, mission accomplished sir

[Ernestosantiago]

I hope this reaches at least one person. This man is a hero and a legend for doing his service to this great country and telling his story of PTSD

[anveraron]

What a Dad. He was at his lowest point, mentally broken, and his first thought was about his kids. 😢 God bless him. We need more fathers like him today who knuckle down, even when it is darkest.

[brianmags]

My father committed suicide at the age of 32 leaving behind my mother, my brother age 12 and me 14 years old. I experienced shame anytime someone would ask me how my father died at such a young age.Back then, mental health wasn’t a big issue, as it is now.Growing up I was always so mad at my father for abandoning us and as a result I grew up abusing alcohol and drugs at a young age till I was 55 years old.Now that I’m in my 60’s I realize how young my father was, he was just a kid.He chose a permanent solution to a temporary problem while on drugs and drunk.Thankfully I’ve been sober for over six years and it has helped me appreciate life a little more

[Masada]

The World War II generation has this reputation of going to war and then just carrying on with life as if nothing happened. As the years have gone on, I’ve learned more and more that that just wasn’t the case and a lot of these men struggled. Alcoholism was rampant for one thing.

[StephenWest-tv]

This man literally lived his life because he knows the people around him needed him to.

[sharonslocum]

Thank you for your insight on suicide. Glad you are still around.

[oliviamizzi]

This is truly PTSD.
God Bless You Sir. Thank You For Your Service.

[CallSignDapper]

This poor guy. His sacrifices will not be unnoticed

[barbarajones]

This is one of the most heartbreaking stories I've ever heard. Thank the Lord for a good ending. He's a real HERO. 😊

[jordanyo]

That’s a real man right there. Putting others before himself

[flybennu]

I am so glad this man is alive to tell us about the mental hardship a veteran might experience. Thank you SO MUCH for your contribution to my freedom and the experience of life I'm able to have.

[OTGBob]

He's 100% right. Living for others is the only reason I'm alive. My son, mother and brother give me purpose.

[dominicanemperor]

This is why they are named the Greatest Generation. They have the will and love for others to keep going, even when they wish they died in battle.