Have you heard about this Marine Vet who Overcame His PTSD And Rediscovered His Sense Of Purpose?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 08:50:09 -0500

Have you heard about this Marine Vet who Overcame His PTSD And Rediscovered His Sense Of Purpose?

A Marine vet writes about how he overcame his struggle with PTSD and rediscovered a sense of purpose.

http://taskandpurpose.com/this-marine-vet-overcame-his-ptsd-and-rediscovered-his-sense-of-purpose/

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It was after the Sept. 11 terror attacks that I first felt an obligation to serve my country. It was the fall of my senior year and my high school in north Jersey had a clear line of sight to the Manhattan skyline.

However, it wasn’t until my senior year of college at Rutgers University that I began taking steps toward joining the military. That process that would eventually lead me to serve as an active-duty Marine Corps infantry officer from 2007-2012.

I was a part of a mission that was bigger than me and it felt awesome.

I deployed to Afghanistan with 1st Battalion, 5th Marines in 2009 and again in 2011. While my training prepared me for war, I was not prepared to handle the guilt I would feel over the injuries and lives lost under my command.

This Marine Vet Overcame His PTSD And Rediscovered His Sense Of Purpose

A Marine vet writes about how he overcame his struggle with PTSD and rediscovered a sense of purpose.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2015 8:57 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 08:57:33 -0500

Great Story!!!

Response by MAJ Alvin B. made Dec 5 at 2015 10:08 AM

MAJ Alvin B. — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:08:38 -0500

Yes. A great article about the challenges and dangers of PTSD and the triumph which is possible with proper treatment and support.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Dec 5 at 2015 10:32 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:32:26 -0500

This is awesome. He should servers an inspiration to all of us who face challenges.

Response by SPC Joel Willman made Dec 5 at 2015 11:44 AM

SPC Joel Willman — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 11:44:15 -0500

He is a great inspiration to many, as he helps us all know we are not alone, and it can be overcomed.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 5 at 2015 5:59 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 17:59:21 -0500

When we are in the military we focus on the warrior ethos and control. PTSD changes our constitution and we question why we are weak an lost. Why have we lost control over selves?