Green Beret shares combat stories, struggles with PTSD and how to overcome them. *GRAPHIC*

We sit down 1 on 1 with former Green Beret Alan Shebaro to hear his inspiring story of survival. Alan opens up and talks about combat, the dark transition into civilian life, what worked in overcoming those struggles and what didn't work.
This story is extremely powerful, please pass it along to anyone currently struggling. We must no longer remain silent but speak up and out against our struggles.
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Пікірлер: 573

  • @Tanemis
    @Tanemis3 жыл бұрын

    I deployed with this man. He is legit one of my heroes

  • @brotherjoll1802

    @brotherjoll1802

    3 жыл бұрын

    god bless him

  • @broadside8326

    @broadside8326

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gawgaw6941 for nothing as always...

  • @fuxu247

    @fuxu247

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gawgaw6941 how many dead at the world trade towers and how many other innocents dead at the hands of those animals,take your hippy shit pack it up and move over there with them

  • @authenticdreamerz39

    @authenticdreamerz39

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gawgaw6941 how’s he stupid? You’re a fucking idiot, if it wasn’t for them, you wouldn’t be sitting behind that key board saying that bs, fuck you, tofu fairy🖕🏽

  • @ulyssesnone4601

    @ulyssesnone4601

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope you are okay tanemis.

  • @weareone7916
    @weareone79163 жыл бұрын

    I know this man because of jujitsu, but I never knew any of this I’m just speechless

  • @jasonh6711

    @jasonh6711

    3 жыл бұрын

    same... his was the 1st JJ gym I ever stepped foot in and havent stopped training since.

  • @weareone7916

    @weareone7916

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jasonh6711 I’m happy to hear it he’s a good man

  • @mrpiccaso6517

    @mrpiccaso6517

    3 жыл бұрын

    You mind saying where it’s located at if you think that’s to personal that’s okay tho scratch that say what state first so I know if I’m even in the same state you don’t know what crazy type of people would read where it at and go there so

  • @mrwiseegg8472

    @mrwiseegg8472

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mrpiccaso6517 You know he said where its located in the first 30 seconds right?

  • @killphantomb170

    @killphantomb170

    3 жыл бұрын

    Humble as fuck

  • @thomassilas8610
    @thomassilas86103 жыл бұрын

    This dude is a real warrior. I’ve had the opportunity to train with him. Outstanding jiu jitsu professor

  • @deemac5711

    @deemac5711

    3 жыл бұрын

    Caaap

  • @jaxfang

    @jaxfang

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@deemac5711 he’s in McKinney Texas where I used to live, wish I could go back to be taught by him.

  • @Ionkno12

    @Ionkno12

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@deemac5711 you try enlisting in the army

  • @Amazonuser1717

    @Amazonuser1717

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@deemac5711 your first day on the internet bud?

  • @bipslone8880

    @bipslone8880

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Ionkno12 You might be sent to invade a country like Iraq and become a war criminal.

  • @glenndanzig2617
    @glenndanzig26172 жыл бұрын

    My buddy Dan was an IED specialist in the Army. The things he saw messed him up so bad. He took his own life a few years back. Rip brother, see u on the other side

  • @davidoftheforest3822

    @davidoftheforest3822

    2 жыл бұрын

    fuck, that's awful. You'll see him again

  • @glenndanzig2617

    @glenndanzig2617

    Жыл бұрын

    @@truthasareligion9472 ok nerd lol

  • @truthasareligion9472

    @truthasareligion9472

    Жыл бұрын

    @@glenndanzig2617 You heard some f46 in the military call people nerd and now you use it and think you sound cool. Both yalls wives were getting fucked while you werent home.

  • @gileswood-gmanwood4573

    @gileswood-gmanwood4573

    11 ай бұрын

    @@truthasareligion9472aweeee

  • @3455esgyi

    @3455esgyi

    10 ай бұрын

    @@truthasareligion9472you are detached from reality and have a lack of morality and remorse

  • @badgerbait8351
    @badgerbait83513 жыл бұрын

    My dad was a retired Marine who did a beach landing in WWII at the age of 16, two tours in the Korean War and Vietnam in 1967-68. When he got home he retired and we moved to a non-military town. He went from a violent life to being a dad working at a lumber mill with non-veterans over a six-month period. Dad was difficult to live with and we never got along until years later. Never realized what his issues were until much later in life after I served, though never to the extent he did. It took him a long time to find peace, which in his case was through faith in his savior, Jesus Christ. Something he really never had before and it changed him! He had so many regrets. One takeaway I had with my service is that our current veterans experience the care and quality-of-life because of what the Vietnam vets were subjected to, and subsequently, took action to ensure we were taken care of. Sure, more could be done, but we have so much more than dad and his comrades did. RIP. Love you, dad.

  • @giovanniecastro2864

    @giovanniecastro2864

    2 жыл бұрын

    amen, god takes care of brave children. he works in mysterious but he doesn't make mistakes.

  • @mahalko5820

    @mahalko5820

    2 жыл бұрын

    Brother, I'm an Iraq war Vet with 16 sustainable woungs, that includes PTSD and TBi. When you've experienced all that, the only thing that will keep you going is your kids. They are innocent and the love of the father can sacrifice, they sometimes will provide all financial things and not say anything about it, it is because, He is loving his kids sideways while dealing with ptsd. Heres my story Why Im not vocal to my family including wife because I lost custody because of ptsd for months and I fought for it. I was hearing my custody case for 2 years and I realized that Im just loosing money paying my lawyer and I finally gave up, I told the Judge That Im willing to give up custody for one condition, I told the Judge to sign this letter to my son. He then ask me whats in the letter, I told him it is my goodbye letter to my son, so he can read it when he grows up (he is 2 yrs old at that time) The Judge read my letter. My son, I know at 2 yrs old you wouldnt understand my letter but when time comes you will understand. I fought really hard to get custody until I have no money left but it seems like they dont want to give me custody because of ptsd. This is signature and name of the judge who took your father away from you. I saw the judge reading it in tears and he said I will give you custody. Everybody in court started crying, it is very emotional moment. Sometimes when the enemy has no heart, use your heart to beat the enemy. #Iraqwarvet #ptsd,tbi

  • @badgerbait8351

    @badgerbait8351

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mahalko5820 Well done! Our children are always caught in the crossfire of the world's insanity. God's mercy and love truly are the answer.

  • @georgecoull1883

    @georgecoull1883

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your Dad was a amazing human, American patriot and hero.

  • @bipslone8880

    @bipslone8880

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@georgecoull1883 You don't know him

  • @keribailey6193
    @keribailey61933 жыл бұрын

    As a kid I remember running thru the woods with my uncle chasing the enemy. I thought it was a game we was playing. Didnt realize it was an episode, they really didnt give a damn back in the day. Glad yall are getting treatment and putting out more awareness. Yall def deserve more than what this country has provided

  • @purplebirdm1258

    @purplebirdm1258

    3 жыл бұрын

    Was he in Nam? Because that shit sounds so familiar my friend had an uncle like that but they would play “camper” he said. You could’ve tell his parents were too fond of him hanging with his uncle but he was such a good man and always felt safe to be around

  • @keribailey6193

    @keribailey6193

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@purplebirdm1258 I think it was nam.my papaw jimmy also served and from the small details he told me, I couldn't fuckin imagine the shit they had to go thru

  • @WorstCowboyEver
    @WorstCowboyEver3 жыл бұрын

    Took me 12 years after my last deployment to actually acknowledge and accept my mental health issues. I've never felt better.

  • @hippoboy9793

    @hippoboy9793

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just recently accepted it

  • @WorstCowboyEver

    @WorstCowboyEver

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hippoboy9793 good for you bro 👏 💪 there's no shame in it.

  • @ayrtontroches5784
    @ayrtontroches57843 жыл бұрын

    The amount of meds he was taking alone could mess you up... So much respect

  • @realaussiemale567

    @realaussiemale567

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s half the problem with the medical industry, whether it be in defence forces or everyday life. Doctors are told to prescribe whatever they feel is necessary. They get a kickback on prescriptions written and big pharma make $Millions.

  • @ayrtontroches5784

    @ayrtontroches5784

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@realaussiemale567 it never fixes the issue either. They're just legal drug dealers. I mean sometimes meds are necessary but doctors should never intend for someone to be hooked on meds for the rest of their life

  • @malarkeygaming4838
    @malarkeygaming48383 жыл бұрын

    You see struggle in he's eyes even when he speak about most normal things for us... This is what war does to people, it makes a machine that cant find he's own place in any other place then war... My grandfather's survived WW2, they could not sleep sometimes for 5/10 days, no drinking no eating, always having a weapon next to him, waking up middle of night screaming, crying everything at the same time... horrible... they could not find peace anywhere... i do not wish PTSD to even my worst enemy... Sir thank you for telling your story to us, could not ask for more motivation at the start of 2021. Thank you for your servise Sir ! God bless you.

  • @Sampsadioz

    @Sampsadioz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Imagine what happens in chigaco, there dying more people in streets tha these iraq wars combined. Its in the city, i am from finland i just cant belive how it feels. 6 year old girl wishes to be alive at end of the year. Thats fucked up

  • @ferguson8143

    @ferguson8143

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah as the one of the biggest deal for me was when I ended up going back to civilization and got a job and soon realized how fucking boring and mundane and no excitement being back in civilization and had to really make sure I stayed on task and not seeking out some high adrenalin risky behavior or even end up going behind my family's back and find myself back in the recruiter office

  • @Delfi1900
    @Delfi19003 жыл бұрын

    Sad thing is that most people will never fully understand PTSD,, not even your physiologist!!! Unless they suffer from it.... 🙏🏻🇺🇸

  • @thewhorenextdoor8268

    @thewhorenextdoor8268

    3 жыл бұрын

    Almost all the people suffer from PTSD at some point of their life,

  • @danielliu6502

    @danielliu6502

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had ptsd from eating donuts too fast and I saw an earth quake on TV

  • @kilakr13

    @kilakr13

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not ptsd.... Called bitch blood

  • @jameslove1162

    @jameslove1162

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kilakr13 obvious troll is obvious.

  • @jasonwood3197

    @jasonwood3197

    3 жыл бұрын

    My dad was 10th in Massachusetts he fell 75/80 feet he had ptsd that he never accepted...

  • @martyfinnerty8605
    @martyfinnerty86052 жыл бұрын

    Every time I watch such a video my tics, my shakes, my tears, they don’t take long to appear. I know watching them, and this video especially, will take me out of the game for the next 30mins but I need to. When I see ANYONE brave enough to tell their story to the world: military, emergency services, civilians, when I see such bravery it makes me feel proud. Not for my diagnosis but there are those out there brave enough to make people aware and to demystify this curse. And that is my word for it, my curse, no one else’s. 15yrs. 15yrs of ego, male bravado and a fear of showing weakness. 15yrs of avoiding my feelings, of knowingly ignoring family and friends advice…and Karma brought all of it back at once. Everyones experience is justified. There’s no comparing who felt what the most. Suffering is suffering. 6 months on, and I am 1000% better than I was when my life instantly exploded. I still suffer anxiety but thankfully not enough to keep me back. There have been occasions where anger seemed to possess me and again, if not for family and friends things would be different from what they are now. I apologise for ranting but please, if you are suffering, if family and friends are vocally concerned, even if you think yourself something isn’t right but you don’t want to say anything PLEASE SEEK HELP - YOU DESERVE IT. I am but a faceless commenter; apart from my immediate family and a few very close friends I don’t talk about this. I’m not brave enough like my brothers in these videos. But if you’re reading this and you know…you think…even if you just wonder if you may have something going on up in your head please go and talk to someone. I am living proof of what not to do. My marriage is being held together by the love of my wife, my teenage daughter has witnessed her dad cowering in the corner of her bedroom crying but also seen him turn into a violent monsters. And close friends, who saved me from ending it…I thank them by putting them through all this. Your family and friends deserve so much better. YOU deserve so much better, and it will be better if you seek help, chat with your closest ones, even call a charity. That Green Beret had the courage to tell his story to the world, it gave me the courage to write this to anyone that needs to read it. You’re not alone, ever. We all got your back.

  • @dianeweaver8442

    @dianeweaver8442

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank u for ur service sir, and I am proud of u for at least telling part of ur story here. I have lived the life of ur daughter with my own Father, was it hard and psychologically emotional for us…..yes, but I still would not change a thing about my Father and am truly proud of him for joining the army when our country needed him. Vietnam Vet, the Big Red 1 ❤❤. His Bless U!!

  • @shannonnunn
    @shannonnunn3 жыл бұрын

    Your brain biologically adapted to the life threatening environment you were over exposed to... Your brain was dumping so many stress hormones and stress signaling proteins that the receptors on you neuronal cell surfaces had to reduce the number being expressed. Large numbers of receptors allow an attenuated response that is varied upon the level of threat. Due to the severity and continual exposure, it was safer for your body to be in a heightened state of fight or flight no matter the level of threat. When the receptors reduced their numbers, the brains response to stress hormones loses its capacity to deal with the stress in a multifaceted manner that is dependent upon the threat level. It becomes an all or nothing response that can trigger the fight or flight response in a more robust manners in a shorter period of time which improves survivability and response times in life threatening situations. Hence the capability to slow down time during a fight and process information and threats at a much higher capacity. The trade off comes in trying to change gears back to normal without going all out in a civil situation that triggers the stress response. Nothing is wrong per say... It is a normal biological adaptation to exposure to life threatening events. It takes a long time to regrow the receptors, retune the mindset and to let go of the trauma. First step is not harboring guilt for the way you over react. It kept you alive and served a purpose. The second is to not try to cover the raw nerve with a bandage by consuming alcohol or self medication. The third is to learn to ground yourself, practice mindful breathing and learn to catch your triggers before you act out instinctually. Become mindful of your warrior state of being, acknowledge and value it as a tool and learn when to pick it up and when to set it down through practice and mindful effort. The best way to regrow receptors is through support and human contact with caring compassionate people and dogs. Dogs will show you how to be gentle, compassionate and get you out of fixated mindsets by having to care and nurture another living being. Reduce stress, find a release. Hunt, fish, shoot competitively, find a partner who you can trust and talk with. Allow yourself to be honest with your state, acknowledge and accept where you are and figure out a plan to march yourself out of the war in your head and into one of self acceptance, healing and growth. It takes a tough man to face his demons. Those that do can go on fighting for their brothers in arms by providing support and making sure no man is left behind. You are not alone. God Almighty is with you. Reach out and ask for help. God bless our soldiers, every last one of you!

  • @buxadonoff

    @buxadonoff

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your comment is a gem

  • @Yodasstuff

    @Yodasstuff

    3 жыл бұрын

    God bless our soldiers. Amen.

  • @ajstephenson5583

    @ajstephenson5583

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info! God bless.

  • @shannonnunn

    @shannonnunn

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ajstephenson5583 God bless you brother!

  • @berrymakokenya765

    @berrymakokenya765

    3 жыл бұрын

    HOORAH

  • @carrieadcock1250
    @carrieadcock12503 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. My dad was a Battalion Sergeant Major in the Special Forces. He was my step father but he raised me as his own, and that is who I call dad. He often took the role of two parents because my mother was ill and struggled severely in many ways, often gone for most of the time. Jimmy Hale was his name. He has since passed away and I will forever miss him and owe him my life. He was the most impactful family member I have ever had. I only wish that I had spent more time getting to know him before he passed away. He had a purple heart due to two serious injuries in his upper thigh. He continued to serve after his injuries for a while. I believe he retired when he was around 58-60. He was also a registered nurse back here in the states. If there is anyone I admire and strive to be like, it's my dad. Rest in peace to all of those lost in battle who struggled severely with PTSD and other mental health issues. You are truly adored and deserve so much more praise and recognition than what you get.

  • @aaronconstantine1292

    @aaronconstantine1292

    Жыл бұрын

    🫡💯🥹

  • @socalrcr
    @socalrcr3 жыл бұрын

    😭 this poor guy. He clearly has been through hell and back. I'm glad he made it through.

  • @aaronconstantine1292

    @aaronconstantine1292

    Жыл бұрын

    Ya

  • @slainbyblind
    @slainbyblind3 жыл бұрын

    My youngest brother was a 2/75 Ranger for 7 years and has also struggled with ptsd.

  • @Diddley-js6lf
    @Diddley-js6lf3 жыл бұрын

    My father Inlaw was my confidant but he has passed away, so now I suffer because I have nobody to talk too. I wasn’t in the Military but I did my time of 23 years in the Fire Service, never been shot at but had to deal with everything from babies to seniors with so much carnage day in and day out, I retired in 2013. It didn’t effect me until about a year after leaving that I started to not sleep, emotional about some if the simplest things even the tv I will tear up very very easy, I was on oxycodone for a few years from Cancer so when they took me off then I couldn’t mask it anymore so now I have to deal with my feelings the best I can. What keeps me going is my three little Grand Babies I feel I have to be around to protect them especially in today’s world. So for the moment I have been able to cope enough to get by but my thoughts are when they grow to a point I am no longer needed then what. I guess time will tell. My Prayers are with you Brother and God Bless You and all that serve Our Great Nation abroad and at home. America is indebted to them all.

  • @meechydarko8738

    @meechydarko8738

    3 жыл бұрын

    Keep reading the Bible brother god will take care of you

  • @hankrodriguezhill7029

    @hankrodriguezhill7029

    3 жыл бұрын

    Man isn't made to suffer, your not alone

  • @mikesmith7880

    @mikesmith7880

    3 жыл бұрын

    god bless ever need an ear let me know

  • @Bruce-rm2xu

    @Bruce-rm2xu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Keep it up !!!!

  • @meechydarko8738

    @meechydarko8738

    3 жыл бұрын

    This comment made me cherish my relationship with my Father kiss and hug your loved ones guys

  • @warmothgmc
    @warmothgmc2 жыл бұрын

    Firstly, thank you for your service. I’ve never served in the military; but, PTSD really hit home for me today. A really good friend of mine committed suicide this morning by shooting himself in the head. I’m basically speechless. He just had re-upped in the National Guard again and moved to a new town with his wife for a new auto mechanic job. He was deployed to Qatar with the National Guard on his last tour a couple years ago. I just never saw any signs. I just saw him a couple weeks ago. He was my room mate for a couple years. When I got the call from a friend who is an army vet, he said he knew of some issues and tried to reach out to him for some help. I’m just numb and sad. Met with a bunch of buds tonight to remember and celebrate his life. It’s just surreal.

  • @tylerbstudt
    @tylerbstudt3 жыл бұрын

    I needed this. Thanks brother. Just getting started back with the VA. I hit rock bottom recently. Still dont understand it. But I know that I am not right.

  • @BROTROLIN96

    @BROTROLIN96

    3 жыл бұрын

    You'll get through brother just keep grinding and searching for those answers to put you at peace. Be easy

  • @noahboschman7495

    @noahboschman7495

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know not everyone’s religious, but God is always there ands he’s comfort in your darkest hour.

  • @Bluepickles333

    @Bluepickles333

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@noahboschman7495 for sure, it’s hard to convince people that faith in God will help bring you out of a hole and into a positive mindset in life. It was the faith in God that has brought me out of rock bottom and now living a good sustainable life. God is good, join a church , read the Bible, listen to Christian music, it all helps. Take care.

  • @BURRITOBOY

    @BURRITOBOY

    3 жыл бұрын

    Stay solid man thank you for ur service

  • @ryanhughes9397

    @ryanhughes9397

    3 жыл бұрын

    God bless you!! Jeremiah 29:11. For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.

  • @Its_Esoteric
    @Its_Esoteric3 жыл бұрын

    The music definitely isn’t helping but I can feel this mans pain through the laughs he’s using to keep from crying.

  • @ggdebv344
    @ggdebv3443 жыл бұрын

    No one understand the pain until they've been through it.

  • @tystick4785
    @tystick47852 жыл бұрын

    ALL FACTS, Ive been out for 7 years and i still cant sleep at night cause im on guard waiting for it to jump off... and for 7 years nothing has threaten and i still find myself prepare for a tic.... watching this scares me cause i know im not crazy cause he describe exactly what i go thru...how did you get out of that mood or are you still like that and jus know how to deal with it. the family im around still get mad when i flip out time to time cause they have no understanding so i dont feel right to talk to any of them. i feel im boxed in in sure its just the ptsd.... Life is tough living with this... and yes ive done everything from some kind of shock therapy to counseling and nothing worked. im on 100% va disability cause me and people dont get along.... id give it all back if i could just get back to how i was before the army. So i understand battle!!

  • @SweetUareDesi

    @SweetUareDesi

    Жыл бұрын

    Well thank you for your sacrifice and service ❤ I’m a ten year vet 😊

  • @NEO_Trojanmuldrop4
    @NEO_Trojanmuldrop43 жыл бұрын

    Respect Brother. Takes a brave man to not only go to war, but to come home and be able to talk about it, and also admit that they need help

  • @jeremyrenfro5867
    @jeremyrenfro58673 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t found the help yet and I’m chasing that rabbit hole and I can’t find a way out. When he talked about that really bad night, I know exactly what he’s talking about ...

  • @markk2060

    @markk2060

    3 жыл бұрын

    Stay strong my friend. No matter how dark it seams, there is Always a way out! I think the "meds" can compound the problem significantly and getting off them can be extremely difficult but it needs to be done. Talking with someone you trust and giving yourself time to heal is important. You are not alone in your struggle! Take it day by day and you will get better. After struggling myself, I found this is what helped me pull through. Best regards..

  • @shannonnunn

    @shannonnunn

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@markk2060 you guys need to exchange numbers... No shit!

  • @amonk97

    @amonk97

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jeremy, hang in there brother! Talk to a battle buddy or friend. Praying for you and all Vets struggling 🙏

  • @allywolf9182

    @allywolf9182

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jeremy Renfro- ❤ praying for you!

  • @jo444

    @jo444

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope you found some help. Your life is important and you matter.💜🙏🏽

  • @hardroad8236
    @hardroad82363 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro I just needed that. I'm getting help

  • @ckoritko

    @ckoritko

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do it, brother. Whatever you came through, you got this.

  • @thelocokid5589

    @thelocokid5589

    3 жыл бұрын

    If no one believes in you just remember I believe you can change for the better.

  • @duttonzzz

    @duttonzzz

    3 жыл бұрын

    You got this 🙏💯💯💯

  • @-_-brutus-_-

    @-_-brutus-_-

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope your doing good brother! You’ve got my full support, you can do this.

  • @toliverreano4390
    @toliverreano43903 жыл бұрын

    Keep these videos coming. Their voice and stories need to be heard.

  • @hccarder
    @hccarder3 жыл бұрын

    Listen to The Spirit not the ego... Regardless of what his beliefs are, this man shows enormous strength by turning away from his ego. Humility is a sign of great strength. ...

  • @paradoxinmotion
    @paradoxinmotion3 жыл бұрын

    "i was still perceiving all threats as life threatening" ... thank you so much for sharing your story

  • @TRspeaksTRUTH

    @TRspeaksTRUTH

    3 жыл бұрын

    Most of em are.

  • @jjustjoking2116
    @jjustjoking21163 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your service sir hope everything get better for all our vets and active service members 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @LK-bz9sk
    @LK-bz9sk3 жыл бұрын

    I always watch these people sharing their post combat battles with the demons. We forget about the cost to our soldiers too easily. These scars are deep and these men and woman need our empathy and the support they ask for 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @jimchumley2982
    @jimchumley2982 Жыл бұрын

    I was extreemily close to my brother Bobby was adopted into our family as an infant. He served in Nam and came back in the 70's. I watched him deal with PTSD but was there for him as a brother. He taught me to be tough growing up and taught me how to use and shoot guns. Bobby passed away in 2008 on Mothers day. Do not wish to share more about him in writing txt. Bobby was a decorated hero for bravery. We played alot of sports together. Like I said I miss my brother alot.

  • @steventhomas2936

    @steventhomas2936

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry for your loss man my condolences homie 😢💐

  • @Geebees93
    @Geebees936 ай бұрын

    Happy Veterans Day to everyone. It's hard out here trying to keep pushing after hitting that low. Never give in to your demons.

  • @huskytail
    @huskytail2 жыл бұрын

    Very often the road to recovery is to give to others. To take care of people is most often than not to take care of yourself. I am happy he managed to get some mental relief and mostly to give to others what he found. Those guys do a difficult job few of us can do.

  • @josephhertzberg2734
    @josephhertzberg27343 жыл бұрын

    Adderall and ambien can really mess you up. I know he was doing the best he could and I'm glad he saw the way out of that cycle. Seems like a great guy

  • @andyturbo

    @andyturbo

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have been taking Stillnox (ambian is the US brand) nightly for four years and hasnt had any negative effects..

  • @rumpleforeskin5698
    @rumpleforeskin56983 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for what you did for our country. True American hero.

  • @victordasilva5255
    @victordasilva52553 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir. Buy you a beer in west palm....all day.

  • @Smooth_JaY__
    @Smooth_JaY__3 жыл бұрын

    This man is true to his core,like I am to mine. Damn man... Struggle is real for sure.

  • @aaronconstantine1292

    @aaronconstantine1292

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah

  • @BRAVENEWORDERFILMS
    @BRAVENEWORDERFILMS3 жыл бұрын

    God bless you and yours. Thank you for your service.🇺🇲

  • @aaronconstantine1292

    @aaronconstantine1292

    Жыл бұрын

    💯

  • @cherishadams1926
    @cherishadams19263 жыл бұрын

    Active Duty Sailor Checking In...Thank You For Your Service🇺🇸**we go through things that only we can understand

  • @lloydratliff2246

    @lloydratliff2246

    3 жыл бұрын

    Roger That.

  • @JadedGLORY2689
    @JadedGLORY26893 жыл бұрын

    I need to go pay my respects to this warrior since we both live and work in the DFW. I could never relate to you but I've fought my own battles and demons so that makes us brethren in that aspect. May God give all the men and women out there suffering from their demons, some solace and some peace. Peace is something I cherish so highly.

  • @RUHI4
    @RUHI42 жыл бұрын

    Completely understand where this warrior is coming from…As a 9yr USMC Vet (Jan/98-Jan/07), being alert and vigilant is a constant!

  • @houseofoddity2031
    @houseofoddity20313 жыл бұрын

    This man deserves all the help and support available. He fought for his country and it breaks my heart he deals with this daily. You are an example of a fighter and such a brave and courageous man. I’m British but I want to thank you for fighting for freedom and Liberty. God bless you sir. ✌🏾 & ❤️ XOXO

  • @aaronconstantine1292

    @aaronconstantine1292

    Жыл бұрын

    💯🫡

  • @harrisoncunha9381
    @harrisoncunha93813 жыл бұрын

    My uncle on my dad's side was drafted into the Vietnam war. He was a man who hated violence (not a Hippie though). He wanted to be a conscientious observer, which he got to do for a time as a chopper gunner. Instead of aiming, he chose to miss his shots. However, on one mission his chopper got shot down. His crew was killed and the Vietcong were closing in on him. All he had was his M16, sidearm, and knife. He left the jungle that day with empty guns and a bloody knife. He had a confirmed kill count of (I forgot the exact amount) 21-23. A few he had to kill in hand-to-hand combat. He has never been the same since.

  • @thisiskal6267

    @thisiskal6267

    3 жыл бұрын

    went Rambo on them

  • @uhhdsrujndueujgsy2759

    @uhhdsrujndueujgsy2759

    3 жыл бұрын

    make a movie

  • @Nymbvz

    @Nymbvz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cap

  • @unapologeticallyconservati5881

    @unapologeticallyconservati5881

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Nymbvz use real English

  • @ifuaintfirsturlast7551
    @ifuaintfirsturlast75512 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir for your service. As well as all of you who serve/served. 🇺🇸

  • @RichFitzwel
    @RichFitzwel3 жыл бұрын

    Inspirational!

  • @artothewanderer9517
    @artothewanderer95173 жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys. More of these stories need to be shared. Very appreciative to hear this.

  • @guybsonsa
    @guybsonsa3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alan! For your service for this Country on and off the mats!

  • @huskyaonecee7568
    @huskyaonecee75683 жыл бұрын

    Excellent!

  • @c-459
    @c-4593 жыл бұрын

    Stay OFF the Booze Brother...I’ve been dealing with The Chit since Dec 4 1968 from My Time across the Pond...Godspeed too Yah 👍🇺🇸

  • @sphendoozy6938
    @sphendoozy69383 жыл бұрын

    So much respect ! 👍🇬🇧✌️

  • @justinstrader8642
    @justinstrader86423 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @WarthogGhost
    @WarthogGhost3 жыл бұрын

    Nothing but love!

  • @jburr247
    @jburr2473 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for doing the video, can't explain how good it was to see Alan open up and share about the struggle.

  • @thewhorenextdoor8268
    @thewhorenextdoor82683 жыл бұрын

    You're not alone brother, just keep in the fight.

  • @dontcare3006

    @dontcare3006

    3 жыл бұрын

    If u were actually former special forces thank you for your service you fucking bad ass

  • @toddjohnson8474
    @toddjohnson84742 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU!!! 💪

  • @ifassnacht
    @ifassnachtКүн бұрын

    Updated numbers on the We Defy Foundation: 788 approved training facilities, 1190 total scholarships awarded, and ~600 athletes currently active. It’s clear that former military members still need a community to be a part of that supports them. Jiu Jitsu is the vehicle that connects everybody in the We Defy Foundation. Thank you, Alan, for all that you’ve done to make people’s lives better through the struggles and demons you’ve faced.

  • @Kevinfromhtown
    @Kevinfromhtown3 жыл бұрын

    True hero!

  • @GunsmithBeard
    @GunsmithBeard3 жыл бұрын

    I can completely relate.

  • @martintierney28
    @martintierney283 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing my brother much love 🤟

  • @s.a.charles271
    @s.a.charles2713 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service

  • @assocrec
    @assocrec2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service and transparency! Love you brah

  • @KevinDiazx11
    @KevinDiazx113 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much hope as the next generation of sf we make you proud !

  • @kelofduty2683
    @kelofduty2683Ай бұрын

    thank you for sharing

  • @repetemyname842
    @repetemyname8423 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, Alan, and we are grateful for your service.

  • @davidmack6283
    @davidmack62833 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. The transition is hard. Keep up the good work.

  • @nickvalen3607
    @nickvalen36072 жыл бұрын

    stay strong brotha💯

  • @rooster72886
    @rooster728863 жыл бұрын

    Never give up man I myself struggle with ptsd I wish you the best in recovery though not everyday is beautiful we make the best outta the worst.

  • @Tusk_III
    @Tusk_III3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @jamesmaher2012
    @jamesmaher20123 жыл бұрын

    GOD BLESS YOU SIR

  • @JuanRomero-bs6zn
    @JuanRomero-bs6zn3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Brother.

  • @saileshnatenatesan8495
    @saileshnatenatesan84953 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service, Sir 🙏🏽🇺🇲

  • @jesusfernandez-eh8cx
    @jesusfernandez-eh8cx3 жыл бұрын

    I miss my brothers...Im so useless here at home....I feel empty but obligated to live....I need a purpose.....

  • @mattchew69er

    @mattchew69er

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're brothers live in you, you're sacrifices and theres won't ever be forgotten sir, I can promise you that.

  • @gamerevolution173

    @gamerevolution173

    3 жыл бұрын

    There's a lot you can do at home. Have you ever thought about going back to school, volunteering, etc.?

  • @notagoodidea1014

    @notagoodidea1014

    3 жыл бұрын

    A please call someone u trust or someone from a unit. U protected us! Real Americans will help you thru it. God bless brotha

  • @chadman2275

    @chadman2275

    3 жыл бұрын

    we leave our souls out there on the battlefield protecting each other and sometimes we fail and we lose people we care about you do have a place here in the world and your not alone

  • @meisterkaas
    @meisterkaas3 жыл бұрын

    HERO. Great respect,

  • @thebuss3204
    @thebuss32043 жыл бұрын

    You’re a good man. Thank you 🙏🇺🇸❤️

  • @ShaunsJeep
    @ShaunsJeep3 жыл бұрын

    10 years as a ground punder 4 deployments. I learn we all need help . I met one of my best friends a few months ago and never served a day in her life.I woke up one morning not feeling great and messaged her brother. I late found out she took her life. The last few months have been rough. We all need to be looking out. Glad you are doing ok brother.

  • @ShaunsJeep

    @ShaunsJeep

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aria we miss you honey..

  • @imjustheresoiwontgetfined3890

    @imjustheresoiwontgetfined3890

    2 жыл бұрын

    You will get through it God is in your side

  • @steventownsend9233
    @steventownsend92333 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing this video. Both subject and video grapher

  • @Real1Tv
    @Real1Tv3 жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 thank you

  • @madeinbih1
    @madeinbih13 жыл бұрын

    Man i love how you told your story. I would love to sit down one day with a guy like you. I grew up in the war as a child never fought. But i always felt like there so much unresolved mental things i never have got no answers.

  • @neilreichenbach6526
    @neilreichenbach65263 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for yourl service sir

  • @marlonsam3089
    @marlonsam30892 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir. It really helped.

  • @carlitosramirez6013
    @carlitosramirez60132 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service Men

  • @TheNotoriousCali
    @TheNotoriousCali2 жыл бұрын

    Can you guys get more videos out like this cause it’s clearly helping ppl and the nice to hear what ppl have gone through

  • @shortbrownguy
    @shortbrownguy3 жыл бұрын

    Al, great to see you making big things happen! I went through a nasty period of depression, addiction, etc., and if it wasn't for people smarter than me forcing my hand to get help, I can honestly say I wouldn't be here today. Keep it going Brother. DOL CT sends.

  • @casssndrakarakoulas4854
    @casssndrakarakoulas48542 жыл бұрын

    Alan you are special ❤️

  • @frankcicero4444
    @frankcicero44443 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service to our great country , never.forgotten

  • @cmr7217
    @cmr72173 жыл бұрын

    Great Shit! God Bless Brother!

  • @Looneytokk
    @Looneytokk3 жыл бұрын

    This guys is a true hero

  • @Aonepj517
    @Aonepj517 Жыл бұрын

    God bless you man 💯💯💯

  • @stevenblack9324
    @stevenblack93242 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your story. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to recognize and follow through with the need for help, but to talk about it publicly is special.

  • @hall2912
    @hall29123 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service and I am truly sorry you had to suffer in silence or own your own at all! Thank you 🙏🇺🇸

  • @tonyb456
    @tonyb4563 жыл бұрын

    great to hear you speak. clearly there are other military like you struggling in the same way, and police officers as well. thanks for your honesty.

  • @theateroftheabsurd2168
    @theateroftheabsurd21683 жыл бұрын

    His honesty about his level of training(elite soldier)and still humbly express this was new to me is very impressive 👏

  • @MikeySee563
    @MikeySee5633 жыл бұрын

    Guy is an absolute Hero.

  • @spokelseX
    @spokelseX3 жыл бұрын

    Brother, thank you for sharing your story. Remember you are never alone. Semper Fi - USMC

  • @philbeattie3940
    @philbeattie39402 жыл бұрын

    Hey buddy I feel you from one to another 💪

  • @gabrielruizgarcia4024
    @gabrielruizgarcia40243 жыл бұрын

    Respect 👍

  • @loumarx4253
    @loumarx4253 Жыл бұрын

    You’re energy takes over

  • @KizWhalifa.
    @KizWhalifa.2 жыл бұрын

    Apparently everyone has trained and deployed with him lol

  • @cooperstertz

    @cooperstertz

    2 жыл бұрын

    I met him at a press conference. Great guy

  • @solm3r28

    @solm3r28

    2 жыл бұрын

    u know many people from the military watch this videos and one of the reasons they watchthem is cause they know him

  • @r1gilk3nt

    @r1gilk3nt

    2 жыл бұрын

    One of the things vets do to cope is get out there and talk about it, and when you get out there you find you're not alone, sometimes so much so that people even recognize you. It's a good thing.

  • @baxterscientific
    @baxterscientific3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service brother. The army retrained your mind. It is a process to retrain your mind to be what people call "normal" and be at peace. That is all we desire as humans on this earth. Peace of mind. Keep moving and you are making the world a better place.

  • @BigJoe4189
    @BigJoe4189 Жыл бұрын

    Sad stories , Rest In Peace brother

  • @bestjobieverhad9584
    @bestjobieverhad95843 жыл бұрын

    I had a good conversation today with a man I met at work. I've gotten alot off of my chest. Very good guy. Helped out alot

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