Intro - Hi I'm Terrier

[Vtownstrider]

I'm Terrier,

I served in Iraq in 2005. I was in the Navy but served with the Army during that time. It certainly was a new experience for me! I was in convoys nearly everyday so was exposed to IEDs and Suicide bombers at checkpoints. I didn't realize until I got back to the US that I had changed. It took 4 years to be diagnosed with PTSD and 3 1/2 more years before they diagnosed me with TBI. It has been a real challenge for me, so many doctors have told me there is nothing wrong with me, yet I knew I wasn't the same person and something was wrong. I've nearly given up a few times, but have barely hung on. I'm about to retire from the Navy and just want some semblance of my former life back. I'm sure many of you understand how I feel and what I'm going through. Am hoping to connect with others who understand the world of the combat wounded warrior.

Terrier,
Welcome bro, I am new to the site myself and thanks for your sacrifice!

 

[Spock]

Just wanted to point out that Terrier is a "female" although I'm sure she appreciates everyone's kind welcome anyway

 

[Spock]

If you don't know already here are some good starting points:
In the Media section watch "You're Not in the Forces Now" it may be long but it is excellent! Many folks watch it with their spouse:
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[Jimmy1]

Welcome Terrier, I missed your intro somehow.

 

[Terrier]

I kinda dropped out of site for a while... Am sure you and others understand.

 

[Spock]

Welcome back Terrier!

 

[Lurch]

Terrier, Welcome and/or welcome back. Ther are many of us from the Navy that have served with the Army in Iraq. It was vastly different and today wonder if i would be as messed up if it werent for the Army way of doing things.

I am sure that for those that were raised in the Army culture, there is nothing finer. I spent 14 months with the Army and could not figure them out.​

 

[atilla]

Welcome home Sister. Lurch I spent 7 years in the Army and I can't figure us out either...lol