For the first time in my life i do not have any self confidence, or cares in this world. Two trips to Iraq, 13 years in the military and I am contemplating taking my own life. I just had my second cervical fusion surgery a week a go, and my fiancee dumped me two days ago. I am not sure where to begin, my military career may be over and my first thought of having a real family of my own is gone. i’m lost and don’t know what to do.
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I’m just a message on a screen, but I would like to think I can let you know that you are not alone in your grief. Something you wrote which struck a chord with me. My fiance, who was also my best friend, dumped me after 10 years together. It hasn’t even been 2 months yet he has already replaced me. The holidays are tearing me up, so much to the point that I don’t believe I will even make it to Christmas.
You said your hope of a real family is gone and I cannot replace that, I’m sorry. I can no more give you back the love you lost than you can give me back mine. I can offer you the support of a good woman who tried to give the man she loved the home and family he said he wanted but he rejected it. I’m not offering anything but a friendship, someone to try and keep your spirits up, and maybe, just maybe, if I am able to help you at least a little, it may in turn help me?
I’m out of work and my prospects are dim so I know how it feels to have it all crash in on you at once. I’m sorry for all the injustices you are dealing with especially after bravely serving your country.
I do hope you will read this and rethink your thoughts of suicide. You sound like a good guy and you still have so much to give, you just don’t realize it right now. Take Care and I wish you a smooth recovery.
Below is the contact info for the veterans crisis line. I bet they can help guide you. If you chose to keep living, this might be a good place to start.
1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
http://veteranscrisisline.net/
send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
I’m so sorry 🙁