When faced with something that seems insurmountable, what is your greatest strength that you call upon to face it?

SN Vivien Roman-Hampton — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:23:58 -0400

Response by SSgt Holden M. made Oct 23 at 2017 2:23 PM

SSgt Holden M. — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:23:47 -0400

I usually turn to my faith first and family second. When I have faced with things in the past that seemed insurmountable my faith kept me holding on and my family helped me push through, along with some therapy. I can't forget to add how the different therapists that I have talked to and programs I have gone through has also helped. It seems to be a pattern that when things that seem insurmountable come into my path that things get tough and I focus on whatever it is and forget about everything else and I start struggling with my mental health and then depending on the situation and how far things go can and do lead to that downward spiral and depending on the tools I have learned and different safe guards like faith, family, and friends depends on how far down that downward spiral I go. Luckily my wife has picked up on it more and more when I have felt "off" I think being back in my hometown has helped a lot in my mental health.

Response by Cpl Armando Mireles made Oct 23 at 2017 4:25 PM

Cpl Armando Mireles — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 16:25:19 -0400

I say this prayer, "Lord, this is a heavy load. Help me carry it so I can regroup. Place it back on my shoulders to resolve with your guidance..."

Response by MSG Floyd Williams made Oct 23 at 2017 6:32 PM

MSG Floyd Williams — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 18:32:26 -0400

The Shepherd's Psalm, A Psalm of David - Psalms 23:1-6.

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Oct 23 at 2017 8:42 PM

SGT Philip Roncari — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:42:51 -0400

Mine generally goes like this..... God grant me the serenity to accept.............