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Mar 10, 2016 8:31 AM
HonorableLiam
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younglunatic
Most of the amputees look happy, especially the black guy
yesigetitivape
War. War never changes.In the year 1945, my great-great grandfather, serving in the army,
MrNoodlemansbrother
How can I NOT upvote this!! Semper Fi!
DreamingAtNoon
Dealing with a lot. These pictures changed my mind. Thank you OP!
NocturnalWolf76
You are not alone!!! Veteran here and willing to talk anytime. Pm me
Landler656
I was told never too own a gun after I get it because I'm so much more likely to turn it on myself. I can't say that's totally wrong.
bananaflavoured
http://veteranvisionproject.com/ is the project these are from. Photographer is Devin Mitchell.
Boondocksguy16
OEF vet. You're never alone. That goes for all my brothers and sisters out there. PM me any time.
buffalosnowcrash
#3 is a former model & aspiring actress. I get that's she's freaked about the radiation from Japan she may have been exposed to. But a gun?
adshtx
Seen this a few times already. Upvote every time
BorgunMogart
Am I the only one who thinks those Dysfunctional Veteran shirts perpetuate a terrible stereotype and are in incredibly poor taste?
BitchButcher
"Don't send soldier into war if you cannot take care of the veterans!"
kimberlocks
I don't understand ptsd but I would love to know more and how I can help others It seems extremely devastating and I'd like to be educated
DancingJuice
And the US has the fuxking nerve to underfund resources to assist these people after service.Send them in, depend on them, forget about them
Sortovalta
I had this feeling, the one with the text on his shirt (Leave me alone) should not be left alone.
issuenotachoo
it may mean he doesn't like to be approached by strangers and/or to speak about his time in the service. I agree with you, just sayin
Sortovalta
I get it - any extra stress from 'outside' is too much.
tacoparlor
I believe these are actual veterans and not actors because even in still shots, their acting is bad. I hope I'm right- best wishes to them.
OverlyCynicalImgurian
"You know what would make this post about veteran suicide and drug abuse more profound? A quote from fallout"
Cynistera
You can't just toss people into war and assume everything is going to be ok.
Eaglenez
Why is there not like a Vet comitee that is in the congress?
Devante
She's holding the razor the wrong way.
stereophil
maybe she doesn't really want to do it? :/
Devante
I think she just watches too much TV. Probably to cope with crippling depression.
CuntyLinguist
Honestly, I think it would be more powerful if they were in the same position in the mirror. It bugs me that they're doing different things.
Thelegaldeagle
Watching vets around fireworks can be heartbreaking.
dafawkudoin
Ear to ear smiles and boners are heartbreaking?
GingerInCamo
As a spouse i dont know how to help when it starts.
NocturnalWolf76
Kellyo there are support groups as well as other members that can help. http://www.helpstartshere.org
Usersubname
My wife is struggling to figure out how to help me. Just being there is sometimes all the help I need to get through the day.
TheOneAndOnlySmith
Supporting our troops means supporting them after they come home too
SaxonsNowRedux
It also just means more then saying 'Thank you for your service.'
DavidPemberton
Or not sending them to begin with.
TheOneAndOnlySmith
I have mad respect for troops, they have to see and do shit thats awful. I have 0 respect for the military profit machine responsible
trevasauruswrecks
Its a shame that the armed forces don't spend equal time decompressing soldiers after conflict as they do preparing them.
AmArschdieRaeuber
And maybe not even sending them away in the first place.
TheOneAndOnlySmith
Well theres to much money to be made off wars for that. im just saying it wouldnt cost much compared to the def budget to take care of em
AmArschdieRaeuber
Sadly that's true. Human lives are more valuable to me, though.
TheOneAndOnlySmith
And to most people too (including myself). unfortunately, the greediest people are the ones with the most money/influence.
AleksandrBlazkowicz
I work for Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare services. My job is frustrating and long, but this is why I do it.
Pteharambe
As a young lad undergoing the the recruitment process for Canadian military I have to admit PSTD scares more than IED's, AK's, RPG's (1/2)
Pteharambe
PKM's and all manner of dangerous fire spitting weapons and the people who use them. But fuck it lets give'er go lads and ladies.
qq222
22 a day is 22 too many. my fellow vets need to be taken better care of.
issuenotachoo
google 'objective 22' I know a vet doing a lot of great work. personally affected by the suicide of his grandfather who was a sole survivor
trevasauruswrecks
One is too many! As a society I think many have lost sight of our patriotism, now that the war is through. Their war is never over.
qq222
I agree 100%. Patriotism is regarded as a negative thing to a lot of people. Its so hip to against your own country.
feeltheice
Patriotism is defending your country from your government.
ArthurBooRadley
And it's not as clear cut as people think: http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2015/05/ptsd-war-home-sebastian-junger
trevasauruswrecks
I had a nephew who lost his shit on his first trip back home for his 21st. I was the only person in the whole family who saw what was ->
trevasauruswrecks
Happening and chased him through downtown at closing time. I held him in a doorway, in an alley while he sobbed like a child. His parents ->
trevasauruswrecks
could give a fuck all about what he was going through. PEOPLE, support those that put their ass on the line for your security!
MyOtherCatIsAPokemon
Read "On Killing" recently, truly eye opening to how terribly we've treated our vets since Vietnam
Cheesesaveslives
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LexTheBarbarian
Fantastic read. The part where they practiced pushing your thumbs into oranges to simulate how to push into a human eye really got to me.
MyOtherCatIsAPokemon
Have you read any other books by the author? I'm curious if they're just as profound
MyOtherCatIsAPokemon
Right? There were a handful of parts in that book where I just had to put down my kindle for a minute to absorb what I had just read
pyrodaredevil2
saving for later, thanks
MyOtherCatIsAPokemon
Let me know what you think when you finish!
Nisseman
Show this to new recruits so they can make a mor informed decision.
WildBill6Actual
One dude has a NAM Comm with V, NAM with V and a purple hart. That's a warfighter. Some of these stacks don't even have campaign ribbons.
chrishallett83
Sometimes, people don't wear their medals. Especially if they are trying to reduce the lionization of soldiers at war compared to the (1)
chrishallett83
abandonment of them when they come home. All the medals in the world don't add up to a home and three squares a day. (2)
WildBill6Actual
Those who were hazed in boot camp and their feelings were hurt. (2)
WildBill6Actual
Not disagreeing. Just saying that, as a combat vet myself, there is a huge difference between those who stepped outside the wire, and (1)
chrishallett83
Every soldier counts. It's a bit hard to fight if you have no way of getting to the fight, no base, no water, no food, no comms, no ammo...
FuzzLightbeard
Eager to send their citizens to war, gives fuck all about the consequences, does not care about caring for them at all. 'Murica fuck no.
GhostInTheMachine89
People care a lot. But our system for care is so bloated and fucked up that a lot of people slip through the cracks. Even one is too many.
harles2000
it's not about America. We're appalled by this. This is our shitshow of a bureaucratic system at work. Our gov't sucks, and we're pissed.
ohheyimalex
Maybe we should stop sending them to do things that make them feel this way when they come home? Or maybe they shouldn't sign up for it.
trevasauruswrecks
Clearly you never served your country, or knew someone that did.
ohheyimalex
I've known people, but never been exceptionally close to them.
ThaiMaiShu
That is why I think there should be mandatory service for 2-4 years or something like that, would make people understand a little better.
trevasauruswrecks
Maybe it would, maybe it wouldn't. Understanding doesn't always create empathy.
Nibarlan
Uh no, right now EVERY SINGLE PERSON in service has agreed to these risks. They were not forced. Do not force these risks.
ThaiMaiShu
The problem then is you get a lot of people that are willing to go to war because they have no clue what it actually is like or have to 1/2
ThaiMaiShu
have any sort of involvement at all. If they knew they might have to go, they wouldn't be so quick to want to 2/2
ThaiMaiShu
And don't get me wrong, I understand that argument completely, no solution is right, I just think voluntary service leads to issues.
Philfrackin
I work a crisis line at night, i am a veteran with PTSD, depression and anxiety. If you need to talk, please PM me. you're not alone
pelusita35
As a long term spouse, dealing with spouse issues, please pm me. We get depressed and suicidal, too, you're not alone, either!!!
trilith
sorry. but we are. you're not here. you might understand, but you're not here. i hope you understand what i mean. the pain is real.
kimberlocks
I wish I had messaging on the app. I would love to talk to you sometime. Maybe you can help me too. You are inspiring
Philfrackin
Do you have snap chat?
kimberlocks
Nope too difficult to use
Philfrackin
You send and receive pictures...haha I don't have any other social media. Just log on to imgur using a computer
niel0823
Well, you seem like a badass motherfucker. Want to be friends? Because I want to be friends.
penguinslap23
I work for a non profit that trains service dogs for vets. If anyone needs help feel free to message me!
cinsoniTe
Need some towel to wipe out your tears? Or some candy? Holy shit.
ShihtzuOwner
Wife did that for a while while earning her doctorate. She said being a psychologist now is much less stressful than the crisis line. :(
greyandtwisty
You're amazing.
ticktockbent
I'd be happy to talk with anyone who needs it as well, feel free to PM me. I don't work a hotline or anything, just a vet who cares
HeyGuysAmIRelevantYet
Doing good work son
wajaba
Im a 19 year old boy whos never seen conflict thanks to people like you. You have no idea the thanks I have for all of you.
Eatasaur
As an IDF soldier, I thank you sincerely for your job and concern.
Philfrackin
One fight one team brother you know how it goes
Eatasaur
http://giant.gfycat.com/OblongSadChihuahua.gif
spookyu
I'm a vet, I don't have PTSD and I don't feel real messed up or nothing, but sometimes my thoughts go go real shitty places, idk who is 1/2
spookyu
2/2 appropriate to talk to. I don't want to waste nobody's time for trivial shit.
Philfrackin
Talk to me man. Depression is a sickness no matter the cause
spookyu
Thanks man. I definitely will next time I find myself wrestling with demons.
IDontLikeCatsButUpvoteAnyways
How does one get involved with a crisis line?
Philfrackin
you apply...
ScrambledJill
http://www.crisistextline.org/ Check out Crisis Text Line (CTL). I volunteer for them and it's been an awesome experience.
ArtSparkle
@sarah this is one of the reasons why we need messaging in the mobile apps.
ausernamesentbythegods
absolutely seconded
kimberlocks
FUCKING THIS
dwebb1003
How do I PM I would like to talk
dwebb1003
Sweet thanks for the help
aCoolBreezeOnAHotSummerDay
Click on HonorableLiam username, then click the "Send Message" button on the right to start.
jupapabear
I'm not sure as I'm always on mobile have found either, maybe from full site.
Philfrackin
Can't pm on mobile. Log on on your computer
HeyGuysAmIRelevantYet
Thank you for literally everything, from your service to your post-service life. If YOU ever need to talk, I'm not qualified but I like maki
uselessComment4U
I have nightmares about MRE's that exploded in the bag
Philfrackin
...I've seen ieds disguised as mre bags
shalalalalabambam
Thought you casually said you like sushi :)
HeyGuysAmIRelevantYet
ng new friends.
KZDM
I went forward two posts before I had to come back to upvote this. Solid individual. +1
Philfrackin
Just trying to be a decent human being