Well Tradgang buddies, im back after a few months. Ive been having some war related mental health issues that I refused to accept for a long time. It ultimately led to a complete breakdown and I kinda fell off the map in pretty much every area of my life. Though I never stopped shooting; work, family, archery, and school all suffered. But im happy to say with the help of the VA and other infantry vets im back on track and have accepted that it isnt a good idea to go it alone. Im glad to be back on the forum and very excited for the upcoming deer draw on June 2nd here in CA. I got a bear tag this year as well, so god help the bear I come across while im out in the woods with my recurve.
First thank you for your service. Also kudos too you for seeking help.
I saw how my father delt with it and it cut his life way short.
Good luck on the tags
Thanks for your service, glad you're back at it!
We are glad you are back with us, I hope you have a great upcoming hunting season.
Glad your finding help and doing better. Welcome back and good luck on the deer tag.
I am glad you are back with us! Sounds like a good idea you had to seek help. And good luck filling your tags.
Good for you! Thanks for what you've done and are doing. Good hunting this fall.
-Jeremy :coffee:
Good on ya for seeking help. It's too tough to go it alone with the mental stuff. Sounds like you're on a good path ahead.
And having the hunting season to look forward to is a big help. Good luck.
Thare - good luck with your recovery. I live just outside of Ft Hood, and even though I only have a few neighbors, they're all either Active Duty, or Retired. My closest neighbor has been battling what you are after his 3rd deployment...things just keep building. He did his time in the VA down in San Antonio, and now a year later, he's in better control of things. He's going to do his full 20, and is only 10 years in, but a big part of his own therapy is helping others who aren't as far along as he is. Thank You for your service, and may God Bless your journey.
Welcome back
Thank you for your service! Glad to hear you are getting some help and I'll send up a few prayers for your complete recovery!
Bsich
Thanks, and welcome back, glad your back on track, and God bless.
Best of luck with that bear.
Welcome back and good luck!
Hap
Glad to have ya back brother, and thank you for your service.
Charlie
You and all our men and women don't get enougth pat on the backs for a job well done... God Bless you for your service and for seeking some help...
I'm not crazy in the direction our current leader is taking us but I for one appreciate "ALL YOU GAVE".... :clapper:
Thank you for your service!!
Our circumstances may not be identical but I can assure you I understand to a great extent of what you're going through.
My prayers are with you.
Welcome back!!
God bless,Mudd
Tom, Thank You for your service. I'm glad you are recovering from your wounds of war. Sounds like you have plenty to look foreward to for the rest of your life. Hope it's a good one for you.
Thanks everyone!
Tom, I will pray for you! Life can be a struggle but you also get a great deal of satisfaction when you work through the difficulties. Glad you have tradional to lean on. The best to you and your family.
Thank You for your service and Welcome Back
Trap
Welcome back
Glad you made it back. On Memorial Day I always remember our Warriors who have fallen from wounds both seen and unseen.
Thanks so much. God bless you and may his peace rest upon you both in your mind and in you heart.
Good luck with that bear. Steve
Thank You for your service, I'm glad your back
Welcome home. As dad always said to us boys as we left for the woods. "shoot straight" when that bear crosses your path.
SEMPER FI
God bless thank you for your service
Your service to our country is greatly appreciated by us all, thank you very much. If you have any more troubles feel free to talk to your friends on this site even though you may not know a lot of us, we are still with you in our prayers.
Thank you for your service. Happy to hear that you are back on the horse.
Glad to hear you are doing well :thumbsup: :thumbsup: . What draw did you put in for?
Thank you for your service. Its ok To ask for help from time to time.
As everyone had said, first of all thank you for being there and doing what we couldn't. It is hard to comprehend how difficult it must be to readjust to the lives we live here after what you have been through. But you are absolutely doing the right thing in getting the help you need.
Welcome home!
I am glad you found help before you fell too deep. Welcome back and food luck on the draws.
Again, thank you for your service. Best wishes to you for your future.
I think coming back here and getting out, shooting your bow may be some of the best therapy for you. Accept any help that is offered.
THANK YOU for your service :clapper: Best of luck in the future :pray:
@Richie- I put in for deer in A31 as my primary and A22 as my secondary. I bought a bear and pig tag as well, and of course my duck stamp and upland game. I wanna try pheasant with my bow this season. I think the DFG guy said they were givin out 1000 or 1100 deer tags for A31 so im crossin my fingers as I live closest to there. A22 is down close to San Diego, wouldnt mind drivin down there but would much rather hunt A31.
A salute to you and all 11 Bravos. Glad that you are getting some help.
Welcome home and thank you for your service :thumbsup:
Thanks alot fellas, life is good and ill triumph over adversity like I always have. Success is really the only option for me at this point. If I dont succeed then the monsters I fought overseas win, and I cant let them beat me.
I think that few people realize that there is more than one way to give your life for your country. Dying on the battlefield is only the most recognized way that some give all. God bless you for refusing to be a casualty of war! Sometimes the less obvious wounds are the hardest to overcome, but NOTHING is impossible for a soldier that has decided to achieve his mission! God bless the doctors and VA for their efforts to help all of our heroes. You have my highest and heartfelt respect and gratitude!!!! And I am looking forward to seeing pics of your new bear-skin rug. :-D Thank you and welcome back!
thanks for your service.hang tough god bless
That is GOOD NEWS!!!!! Thanks for your service and good luck this upcoming season and all the ones that follow!
Myself and my family are very grateful to you and we owe our freedoms to your sacrifice. It's great news to hear you have found an approach that works for you for coping. I served during somewhat peaceful times in the early 90s so I can only imagine what you have been through.
My father still has occasional flash backs and other issues pop up even after all these years since he was a green beret in Vietnam. Between him and some good friends with the same issues, I know the VA has a lot of good programs out there. Taking the first step for help seems to be the toughest for everyone. Glad to hear you are taking those steps. Thank you for your service and God bless.
-Brian
You have my gratitude for a job well done. I know you have done that job, because I still enjoy more freedoms than any other citizen of any country in the world. Try and put the ugly parts of the past behind you and think positive, substance abuse is the root of all evil, so stay away from drugs and alchohol, its never you're friend, and definitely never a solution. If you are ever in Kentucky between September and January, look me up, i'll put you on some whitetails, my treat !