Adjusting to Civilian Life

gimmie11s

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That’s not it, it’s that your criticizing something for which you have no experience in and can’t properly understand.

Someone can be very physically fit and mentally tough yet still suffer from PTSD. Having PTSD does not mean someone is weak. I don’t suffer from PTSD and I consider myself lucky. Everyone processes shared experiences differently. Even though we were in the same firefight just a few feet from each other. Some of my comrades recall feeling hopeless in combat and that feeling of terror has had a lasting effect on them.

I’ll have to take your word for it.


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Although it would fit your narrative I didn't say you suck, nor was I going to.

However, you do have a very strong (and inaccurate) opinion for someone who doesn't have the same life experiences.

That’s fair and I don’t disagree.

While I’ve never served, I grew up on the largest Marine base in the world and have had access to that base and everything it offers.

With that, I’ve seen just about everything there is to see about the USMC —other than live combat (obviously).

Most of my family and close friends are current or former military.

Just some context for where my opinions come from.


I’m as pro military as they come— I just don’t buy into the nonsense in OP’s first post. Grow up already. Have a family and become a big boy.

There is nothing more important in our county right now than raising your family to be productive members of American society.


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That’s fair and I don’t disagree.

While I’ve never served, I grew up on the largest Marine base in the world and have had access to that base and everything it offers.

With that, I’ve seen just about everything there is to see about the USMC —other than live combat (obviously).

Most of my family and close friends are current or former military.

Just some context for where my opinions come from.


I’m as pro military as they come— I just don’t buy into the nonsense in OP’s first post. Grow up already. Have a family and become a big boy.

There is nothing more important in our county right now than raising your family to be productive members of American society.


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Summary: I’m not a Marine, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night.

You don’t, and never will understand. Which is absolutely ok. What isn’t ok is telling the OP to grow up. You don’t buy into it because you have never experienced it.

You should take some lessons from this judge.

 
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Summary: I’m not a Marine, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night.

You don’t, and never will understand. Which is absolutely ok. What isn’t ok is telling the OP to grow up. You don’t buy into it because you have never experienced it.

You should take some lessons from this judge.


Right. You soldier on, there tough guy.

Don’t forget to apply that combat vet Velcro patch to your ass as you walk out the door.

The last person I need a lesson from is 1. You, and 2. Some 46 year old who can’t get over the separation anxiety he’s having from his buddies in combat— oh wait... he was never in combat.

GTFO of here


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Right. You soldier on, there tough guy.

Don’t forget to apply that combat vet Velcro patch to your ass as you walk out the door.

The last person I need a lesson from is 1. You, and 2. Some 46 year old who can’t get over the separation anxiety he’s having from his buddies in combat— oh wait... he was never in combat.

GTFO of here


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Right. You soldier on, there tough guy.

Don’t forget to apply that combat vet Velcro patch to your ass as you walk out the door.

The last person I need a lesson from is 1. You, and 2. Some 46 year old who can’t get over the separation anxiety he’s having from his buddies in combat— oh wait... he was never in combat.

GTFO of here


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Lmao

You sure can dish it out, but you can’t take it.


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That’s fair and I don’t disagree.

While I’ve never served, I grew up on the largest Marine base in the world and have had access to that base and everything it offers.

With that, I’ve seen just about everything there is to see about the USMC —other than live combat (obviously).

Most of my family and close friends are current or former military.


BAHAHAHAHAHA I see where your highly educated opinion comes from.

Just some context for where my opinions come from.


I’m as pro military as they come— I just don’t buy into the nonsense in OP’s first post. Grow up already. Have a family and become a big boy.

Bullshit. You're the furthest thing from Pro-Military. You have such insight yet have never dealt with any thing even remotely close to the Military. Boy Scouts? Am I right? Go spend 3 years in the Middle East then talk to me.

There is nothing more important in our county right now than raising your family to be productive members of American society.


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Lol. 10/4 big fella.

I’ve got the number to a counselor that can help you with your sad man depression.

PM me for the deets.

BTW... how much disability are you claiming from this wack “condition” you have? 15%? 20?

Grow up


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Lol. 10/4 big fella.

I’ve got the number to a counselor that can help you with your sad man depression.

PM me for the deets.

BTW... how much disability are you claiming from this wack “condition” you have? 15%? 20?

Grow up


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Next time you're on the base let those guys know how you really feel. That they are just idiots and anyone can take orders. ;)
 

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Was this thread about truly finding a solution to your problem or a thread just to make you feel all good and warm inside?
 

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Yeah because I would put all that out there for the world to see to make me feel warm inside....I was genuinely asking how other handled the transition. Some of you guys could have had a little more compassion but that's on you.
 

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You know what. You’re right, I have no idea.

I hope you get whatever it is figured out so you can better yourself.

I should not talk shit and apologize to any veterans that took offense.


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Yeah because I would put all that out there for the world to see to make me feel warm inside....I was genuinely asking how other handled the transition. Some of you guys could have had a little more compassion but that's on you.
So you're incensed that people gave you their opinion based on your condescending attitude towards civilians? Um ok.
 

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Yeah because I would put all that out there for the world to see to make me feel warm inside....I was genuinely asking how other handled the transition. Some of you guys could have had a little more compassion but that's on you.

Well you're the one who asked and then disappeared when you started getting real answers and opinions but then showed back up when someone said something nice. And you wanted compassion from other military members? Since you didnt learn anything from your 20 years in maybe you already fully transitioned to being a civilian because you should know better than to ask other members for compassionate replies. No one here is going to hold your hand with what you are dealing with. You'll get straight, no bullshit answers from both the service members and SVTP members in general.
 

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