[MrMr]

Didn't mean to post

[MrMr]

I thank God i failed the seal tests. I was a lost, angry young man looking for answers in the wrong places.

My daughter saved, changed and shaped my life. I cant wait until she is old enough understand how she saved my life

[MrMr]

All love

[jns]

Most ex service persons hate being asked "have you ever killed someone". Its perceived as an uncouth question. I certainly never asked my father or grandad
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Today my daughter asked the same question in front of my partner and her friend. I said if you really want to know then ask me later. This kid doesn't miss a beat, so she did.

I told her a story about how an armoured vehicle i was in went over an IED and i escaped whilst also being shot.

She gave me a look that I'll remember forever and hugged me and said "tell me a story with funny voices" (its a thing we do) and we went downstairs and had dinner.

Kids are amazing. My kid is amazing
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Children are usually taught that taking another person's life is wrong (some families don't convey this message or convey a different message by actions). When it is someone close to them who did it, they have to figure out how to reconcile opposites. When you grow up, you have to reconcile the fact that a good person may have to take the life of someone else and that it does not diminish the goodness of that person.

[Popcorn&Candy]

I absolutely agree, jns. You've hit the nail on the head. Because our soldiers - and other trained fighters - are good people and are doing a job to protect us and our society: they are NOT murderers, but are heroes. Without them Hitler would be in power, terrorists would've killed more and more people. Evil has to be battled and stopped.

Respect to our soldiers and police force and other crime fighters. We owe our lives to them.

[MrMr]

I know this is a bit off subject but myself and a guy i served with have joined a community fire service. The positive mental affects its had on both of us has been incredible. We have talked about running service like fitness classes with the public too. It feels like being subbed off a match winning game and being asked to go back in. If that makes sense
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[Popcorn&Candy]

As you know, helping people and communities does give a sense of pride, achievement and just gladness to know you're helping people and saving lives. That feeling must be incredible. I write this because I am resuming a club this coming Thursday. The club is for people with disablilites and reading about their activiites on Facebook has made me remember the happiness I felt whenever I went. I haven't been there for two months now, but shall go back this week.

What I am trying to say, is I know what you mean. Positive mental effects is exactly what someone like you feel. And you must be proud of yourself and your friends and colleagues who help people.

[MrMr]

As you know, helping people and communities does give a sense of pride, achievement and just gladness to know you're helping people and saving lives. That feeling must be incredible. I write this because I am resuming a club this coming Thursday. The club is for people with disablilites and reading about their activiites on Facebook has made me remember the happiness I felt whenever I went. I haven't been there for two months now, but shall go back this week.

What I am trying to say, is I know what you mean. Positive mental effects is exactly what someone like you feel. And you must be proud of yourself and your friends and colleagues who help people.

Slightly late reply, but I have applied to join the fire service. I have passed my fitness test and interview. I have found a new career that i never thought possible. My partner and mother have obvious concerns but they are contrasted with my military service. I feel like I have a sense of purpose back in my life and a real sense of providing a duty of protection. I know that sounds some what egotistical but it has made me feel amazing

[Popcorn&Candy]

That's wonderful, MrMr. The best of luck [although you don't need luck]. I think you will feel an incredible sense of pride and achievement when doing your job: saving lives is heroic. There must be no better feeling. And you will get a lot of respect from people. People are always interested in our service people and emergency services, etc.

Anyhow, I am happy for you. Yes: it is dangerous work, but you're a hero and that is worth a lot.

[MrMr]

That's wonderful, MrMr. The best of luck [although you don't need luck]. I think you will feel an incredible sense of pride and achievement when doing your job: saving lives is heroic. There must be no better feeling. And you will get a lot of respect from people. People are always interested in our service people and emergency services, etc.

Anyhow, I am happy for you. Yes: it is dangerous work, but you're a hero and that is worth a lot.

Ill deny all the heroic chat but your words make me feel good. Thanks!