Dealing With PTSD? "Have a Purpose!"

2015-12-11T19:34:26-05:00

"Football saved Hank" --Goff's mother

Last night, I watched Hank Goff (USMC) recognized with the "Disney Spirit Award." His acceptance speech was short, poignant, and extremely emotional. His response in dealing with his own PTSD: "Have a Purpose." Easier said than done. But, this Marine did. Returning from multiple tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Goff has overcome the loss of his friends, and his internal demons... and those yet to come. He found his purpose in football. We're all cheering for you ...and our brothers still searching for a purpose. Welcome Home, Marine! and Congratulations!

I invite you ALL to take a look at the video from ESPN:
http://espn.go.com/college-football/
Scroll a little over half-way down to see the video

Here's the broader story:
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=14123897

Response by PO3 Brad Phlipot made Dec 11 at 2015 7:42 PM

2015-12-11T19:42:50-05:00

Thank you for sharing I must admit this one tore me up, this suicide issue MUST stop. I think we must exhaust every resource available to break these crushing losses.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2015 8:20 PM

2015-12-11T20:20:08-05:00

Thank you for sharing! It's very uplifting to see success rise from such darkness! Hopefully he can be an inspiration to many who are still battling the demons!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2015 8:20 PM

2015-12-11T20:20:47-05:00

These are the stories that need to be told and passed along.

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Dec 12 at 2015 1:24 AM

2015-12-12T01:24:28-05:00

Thank you for the post, Capt Mark Strobl. As a PTSD sufferer, I can tell you that it is true that having a sense of purpose is very important to your everyday life. Some days you absolutely have to search for that reason to get out of bed, and get yourself moving, but only by doing so can you start to live again. I appreciate, and respect, Hank Goff's resilience and drive in dealing with his problems !! It is a good lesson for all who suffer from PTSD !!