The past few weeks at work have tested my patience, my strength, my faith in mankind, and my fortitude. Two weeks ago, a car accident almost took a life of a co-worker and then a week ago, depression took the life of another. Young lives that will be forever changed and in one case ended. This war on terror has played havoc yet again and won. The old saying "you can lead a horse to water..." comes to mind. We have so many resources available for our Soldiers and Families but so many still don't want to utilize them. Unfortunately, there is still a stigma attached to people that seek help. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. I teach that every day to my children, especially Savannah. She is so afraid to ask for help with assignments because she does not want to be labeled.
Don't be afraid to ask for help and utilize the resources that are out there. I do! I have recently come to terms with my own PTSD that I have silently and ignorantly battled for 30 years. I just recently told my husband that I have tried to end my life more than once when the darkness gets to be more than I can bear. I am not afraid to admit that. I am not afraid of the darkness anymore!
