Im Back Home

Thare1774 · May 31, 2013, 02:53:00 AM

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.

Cwilder · May 31, 2013, 03:03:00 AM

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

wooddamon1 · May 31, 2013, 04:19:00 AM

Thanks for your service, glad you're back at it!

T-Bowhunter · May 31, 2013, 04:41:00 AM

We are glad you are back with us, I hope you have a great upcoming hunting season.

Izzy · May 31, 2013, 05:39:00 AM

Glad your finding help and doing better. Welcome back and good luck on the deer tag.

Shifting Shadow · May 31, 2013, 06:24:00 AM

I am glad you are back with us! Sounds like a good idea you had to seek help. And good luck filling your tags.

J. Holden · May 31, 2013, 06:45:00 AM

Good for you! Thanks for what you've done and are doing. Good hunting this fall.

-Jeremy

Hopewell Tom · May 31, 2013, 07:03:00 AM

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.

Green · May 31, 2013, 07:13:00 AM

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.

Pigsooie · May 31, 2013, 07:18:00 AM

Welcome back

May 31, 2013, 07:54:00 AM

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

njloco · May 31, 2013, 09:43:00 AM

Thanks, and welcome back, glad your back on track, and God bless.

Best of luck with that bear.

Hot Hap · May 31, 2013, 03:05:00 PM

Welcome back and good luck!
Hap

ARCHER2 · May 31, 2013, 03:32:00 PM

Glad to have ya back brother, and thank you for your service.
Charlie

Keefer · May 31, 2013, 05:22:00 PM

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"....

Mudd · May 31, 2013, 05:28:00 PM

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

DennyK · May 31, 2013, 06:01:00 PM

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.

Thare1774 · May 31, 2013, 06:57:00 PM

Thanks everyone!

fmscan · May 31, 2013, 07:05:00 PM

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.

TRAP · May 31, 2013, 08:03:00 PM

Thank You for your service and Welcome Back

Trap