“I know why the front windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror, but sometimes I wish the rearview mirror was a little bigger.” -Ray Fuller Ray Fuller said this while we were recording an episode of the LWV podcast this morning. He was referring to looking back on his time in service, and I wanted to share it.
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It’s not just another day. It is today. You will never get another chance at today, so attack it with enthusiasm, gratitude, and purpose. The motivational part of the post is complete. The 24-hour livestream is only a few days away. Between the auction for the priceless piece of art and the GoFundMe, we have raised $3,870.00 for Stop Soldier Suicide, which is awesome! Let’s keep up the momentum. If you still owe me money for the energy drink I bought you before maneuver live fires, I’m here to collect. That’s $2.29 + inflation + the retired 1SG tax = $5.00. Throw it in the GoFundMe (link in comments), and we’ll call it even. If you are waiting until the day of the stream to donate, that’s cool too! Have a great week. You haven’t seen the last of me this week. Like Arnold said, “I’ll be back.”
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Let's make a deal. I need a founding donor for the Stop Soldier Suicide livestream on May 25th. What's the deal? I'll match what is donated today, up to $500.00. To be clear, that's $500 total; I'm a retired E8, not a retired 4-star. Let's initiate movement, and thanks for the support! Check the comments or message me for the donation link.
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Observable, Measurable, Repeatable Stop Soldier Suicide is precisely that. We can observe the great things they are doing. You can measure their impact through the data. And with our help, it is repeatable. For the remainder of May, I am raising money for Stop Soldier Suicide. The link to the fund raising page is in the comments. I need a founding donor! Ten cents or ten dollars, it doesn't matter. Have a great weekend and thank you for the support. #stopsoldiersuicide #mentalhealth
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Owner of Barnett Multimedia | Leading With Vulnerability Podcast Host | Storyteller | Retired 75th Ranger
It’s OK not to be OK. But it’s not OK to stay that way. I heard this from my pastor yesterday, and it hit me in all of the feels. But it’s not OK to stay that way. The first step in my mental health starts with me. I never improve if I remain disconnected and never take the first step in asking for help. What is “help”? Help doesn't always mean that you need to go to a doctor, a therapist, or a rehab center. Help could be calling a friend or a loved one and confiding in them. Help could be getting a trainer or nutritionist to aid in curbing bad habits. Help can be realizing that you're heading down a dark path and helping yourself correct your course. Help can be a lot of things. Okay, it's time for full transparency. I struggle with depression. There are a bevy of reasons for this—multiple head injuries, childhood trauma, deployment-related stuff, isolation, and whatever else. For years, I ignored it. I can’t be depressed. That’s for bored housewives and weak-minded people—flawed, ignorant thinking. That was me being “OK” to stay that way. I know that now, and I’m okay saying that sometimes I struggle with depression. Now that I have accepted that I have bouts of depression, I can recognize when I might be slipping. Here are a few of the markers indicating I need to address my mental health. ? Overindulgence – alcohol and food. Sedentariness – disconnecting with too much screen time. Movies, gaming, phone, etc. Angry – Mad and snapping at people and loved ones for no reason. Isolation – not answering the phone, skipping social events, etc. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health is not relegated to only May. It’s a year-round activity, but maybe you can use this month to become more self-aware and identify your own markers of less-than-optimal mental health. Use May as the springboard to better mental and physical health for the months and years to come. I’m always here if you want to chat and remember. It’s OK not to be OK. But it’s not OK to stay that way.?
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This story does not have a happy ending. Years ago, a fellow service member had a severe drinking problem. He started the morning with a drink. He drank throughout the day, went home, and drank some more. He’s dead now. Did others and I know about it? Yes. Did we say anything? No. If we say something, he’ll lose his current duty position and his assignment in SOF. It’s just a phase. It’ll jeopardize his security clearance. I’m not a rat. Maybe it would have done some or all those things, but here is what I know. He’ll never attend his kid's weddings. Never have a grandchild sit in his lap. Never go on a date again. Never attend the unit reunion. If I had spoken up, would it have saved him? I don’t know, and that’s the problem. I don’t know. I think about it often and share this story so others do not make the same mistake. As May approaches, we will enter Mental Health Awareness Month. This platform is an excellent space for military transition tips. All these tips and tricks are great, but I will tell you that they will only help you if you face your demons and get your mind right. The main goal of a military transition is to be healthy and happy and to be surrounded by your friends and family as long as possible.?