"I was a Major in the Royal Marines - but PTSD left me on the brink of suicide."
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- Major Scott Ashley spent nearly 35 years in the Royal Marines, commanding men and women in a variety of combat zones around the globe.
In 2014, his exceptional leadership was recognised when he received an MBE from the Queen.
But his career came to an abrupt end when he was medically discharged with complex PTSD - and he lives with the mental health challenges that have left him on the brink of suicide every single day.
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I salute you sir!
You went up the ranks then Commissioned. The best of leaders are made that way. You always did your best and that's all anyone can expect of anyone. You've service to be proud of my boy. No one is perfect but you've come very bloody close. All the best to you and your family in this new chapter of your lives.
Inspirational man! Thankyou for everything you have done!
I thank you and your family for all you have done and continue to do. God bless you Sir 👏
Thank you for sharing, and God bless you for your service. I have PTSD from childhood abuse and it makes me feel better to know that even tough men can struggle also.
Deep, impacting and helpful.. for any that suffer even a slight metal or emotional problem and experiencing tough times or feelings .. that (thanks for sharing) - since as you've helped others in your line of duty to become which that still so providing insight that (God willing) still will be as beneficial.
Yep I know 😢 Thank you for your service sir 😢Hope all will turn around and feel better soon
Your a precious human. I get you I suffer daily with PTSD, your my inspiration. Thank you. I play Veterans lottery, will not stop. Thank you for your service. I applaud you. 😘💙Xx
so very proud of your story major, you are an inspiration to many suffering servicemen going through difficult times. I hope your journey continues for a long time to come.
So. Very impressive.
Brilliant Charity. I’m happy to donate monthly
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Es ist unfassbar, wie Politiker und diese Gesellschaft uns dafür im Stich lässt das Kameraden all über den Globus verteilt sich freiwillig melden, ihr Land, ihre Demokratie und ihre Leute zu beschützen in egal welcher Situation und dann, wenn sie am meisten Hilfe brauchen, im Stich gelassen werden von der Armee in welcher sie eins dienten und dem Land welches sie beschützten. Solche Veteranen Vereinigungen egal ob in der UK, in Deutschland oder sonst wo sind ein Segen sollten viel mehr Respekt, Aufmerksamkeit und Mittel bekommen.
Danke füt deine Worte, Stefan.
The part about the chasm, where people are throwing ropes down, it really does feel like that. You know you are in a pit, and you could grab any rope to pull yourself out, you could grab ahold of many ropes, but you chose not to. That is PTSD
It's a mindset that will destroy the best of the best. Even my Great Grandfather told me stories like these where he watched his best mate step on a mine and then crawl towards my great grandfather with what was left, unknowingly, over another mine ending his mates life.
All those moments of his time come to a cease. But try not to feel the pain of loss. You should feel the warmth of remembering the good times spent with them and telling those stories instead.
Exactly. Can't let it get to your head.
🫡 i salute your service! my father is a veteran but isn't a var veteran since he had to leave due to my sisters mother getting illness.
I do veterans Lottery every month but never check the results as a pensioner I feel it's the most I can give. I never served my country but my brother served 28 years in the RAF.
Thank you so much for your support - it's hugely appreciated.
i also got tinnitus
Over 20 years,
150,610 British service personnel have served in Afghanistan.
457 died.
That is a 0.3% death rate.
I do hope there are no real wars, because there would be so much PTSD amongst the british.
wonder how many families they destroyed in other peoples lands, glad muslims are taking over your country now