Thank You!

[Scorpigrow]

I wanted to throw out a thank you post. I've been looking for a place to belong. A place where I'm understood and can talk about the good and the bad. Reading all the posts have comforted me to know that we are All in this together. I haven't spoken to my military friends in years because they think PTSD is weakness, it's the infantry so no changing their minds. But here I feel kinship with everyone who posts. No one is rude or condescending. Thank you so much! I haven't smiled in two weeks and these last two days have allowed me more smiles than I'm used to.

I salute each and every one of you who comes here to share and comfort.

 

[BaMuoiBa]

Your welcome Scorp!

Thank you..........we're all part of the solution here.

Ba

 

[Sarg]

Don't be too quick with the "thank you's" yet. Wait until we put you to work around here, picking up the pieces of the new guys that come on board. That's what we do...get help ourselves and then go about helping new folks. You might get someone that really needs the help and after a while becomes a respected member. Then you get the guy that knows everything, has tried all the treatments and meds and you soon find they are phoneys and didn't need help to begin with.

Some days are good, others, not so.

Kinda like the son of a bitch we carry around with us all the time.

Sarg

 

[Scorpigrow]

The phonies come, but it is my belief they are calling out for help. We are the protectors so they find solace in our words. So yes they come, and they go, but the true protectors will stay here true to the cause. I've met some of the liars. I even served with a few.

And I'm here to serve as well. My Shamanic beliefs lead me to give back as much as I can. I'm no saint. Nor am I he-man. I feel like I can be helped and turn and help someone else.

I like you Sarg. You remind me of my 1SG. Straight to the point, don't hold back, but a teddy bear when it matters! Lol

 

[Lurch]

Sarg said it great, even though I'm not sure I have the brass to call him a "teddy bear". There will be times that you are active on the formum and then there will be times when you have nothing to say. Just make sure after the drie spells you make your way back this way.

 

[JarHed]

Hey Scorpio

There's no shame in having PTSD. I was infantry. I'd bet dollars to donuts that some or even most of your military buddies have it too.

I know if you heard Sarg's gravely voice you damn sure wouldn't. Told me I sound like a kid. I smile just thinkin' about that. You'll make some good friends here. It's just a plus about this place.

Jar

 

[Scorpigrow]

I'm sure a bunch of them do. My wife boosts my ego most of the time, but I didn't like the infantry and that made me the outcast. I worked in supply as the gunner/ supply specialist. So I didn't have them to connect to when I got out. I got my wife though. I will happily welcome the friends though. Haven't had those in a while. People do t seem to like it when you don't talk to them for a month. Sheesh....I can't understand why.

 

[Sarg]

Ahem! It would seem that I need to work on my image a bit. Teddy bear?

No, this is a magic place. All of the right pieces came together and Anthony kick started it to life. Wise members, like Jimmy, Ned and Angle built the template of how and when to ask and answer the important questions. A cadre of Brothers and Sisters made it feel safe and like a home.

Thanks for the compliments but they belong properly to those who came before.

Sarg

 

[Scorpigrow]

Did, did I say.....teddy....bear?....ummmm I meant.....GRIZZLY bear....yeah yeah!

And I did say a teddy when it counts, that could mean 90% grizzly 10% cuddly.

And my thank you was for all who have made this place home. Even a grizzly vet who no doubt would rather wrestle with a bobcat than graciously take a compliment.o_O:D

Sarg - I now see why so many look for your posts. You crack me up!