ABOUT ME

I am just a dude who loves to write, take photos, and help when I can. I grew up in a very good home and my parents loved me and my sister. I can't tell you one bad thing about them that they ever did to us. I was lucky. I served in the military as a MARSOC Raider and I loved my time in. Till I didn't and then I decided to leave on my terms. I don't regret a single day I spent serving. It allowed me to travel, learn, and grow as a man compared to the boy I was when I joined. 

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However, It also created wounds that I still suffer with today. I have scars on the outside and inside. That's life right? I think so anyway. Besides, in this day and age, most vets and even civilians are diagnosed with depression and PTSD from something that has happened to us in our life time.  I have been diagnosed with a certain Personality "Disorder" that makes it important that I have an outlet that keeps me grounded because it helps me control it somewhat. 

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I am your friend. I am your brother, sister, cousin, boss, co-worker, that person who reaches out for help by simply saying hi. I am never going to scream I need help.

I am someone you will see a smile on my face and think life is perfect but what you don't see is the battle inside. The anger. The sadness. The constant regret of not being able to help people I have lost. 

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I will, however, reach out behind the scenes and get help from a professional. I know that therapy is important and sometimes people think its scary and expensive. You are reading one of my therapy sessions. This is for me. This is for you. This is for your friend that you think might benefit from someone who may understand them. Civilian, Active, Reserve, Vet, anyone!

 

I am S.L. McKinley.