Her statement about "turning sad into mad because she can't move sad but she can go to work mad" that is so PERFECTLY said!

@pzh3334

Ай бұрын

As a young widow myself, it couldn't be more true.

@Paula14609

Ай бұрын

Yep. That got me. Must me why I’m always mad.

@wallymorgan2524

Ай бұрын

Perfectly said but also something a child does

@pennychaffin2670

Ай бұрын

​@@pzh3334]]]p po

@rdrenth

Ай бұрын

Imo, you can only really look Sad deeply in the eye if there is someone to hold your hand, and you are able to allow and trust that hand

Diagnosed with ptsd and got sent back to war is crazy

@Delicious4Ant

Ай бұрын

I heard that too like wtf

@pzh3334

Ай бұрын

No shit. That's disgusting.

@ahsjdjkskckd

Ай бұрын

And several times! Just unthinkable. Anyone who thinks this country cares about its veterans is an idiot.

@BuddhatheRockstar

Ай бұрын

I would never encourage my kid to join the military. Yes, it's honorable. Yes, you learn to complete the MISSION. In the end you are broken physically, mentally or both. The VA doctors learn on the job and are an absolute joke.

@SomerBurgess

Ай бұрын

That's Regular shit actually and unfortunately.

“Time is your best friend, and your worst enemy”. I felt that.

@binaryfairy4197

Ай бұрын

100%! What a great quote! It's been almost 30 years since my dad passed-I was so tired of hearing that "time heals all" BUT nope..it doesn't..her quote said it better than *any* other thing I've ever heard!

@yourmedicalupdatepodcast7256

16 күн бұрын

You nasty loser 😊,

War doesn’t help anyone. Veterans are treated horribly, many mentally ill , addicted, and homeless. We live in a horrible world.

@keeper6458

Ай бұрын

Agreed

@feliciacarpenter9457

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. I totally agree 💯 with this statement. War is a dis/service to all who except those who benefit financially. Oftentimes, the number one reason for war is MONEY.

@wearethelarosas6395

Ай бұрын

Let’s put the blame on THIS war where it belongs - it started in 1979 when 8 US servicemen were killed by Muslims at the U.S. embassy in Beirut and took 52 hostages for 444 days and climaxed on 9/11. Yeah, it’s a tough fight of good over evil, for sure. It won’t be over until the end times.

@tjjones-xj7kq

Ай бұрын

​@@wearethelarosas6395hey bud look into 9/11 more. A Bunch of reasons to question the narrative. From the building falling at free fall speed instead of slightly slowing down each floor. To the fire not being able to be put out for days. (Thermite is water proof in a sense. It needs to burn itself out. Normal building fires get drenched in hours and are out out. How about the 3rd FBI building that never was hit but also perfectly collapsed? What about the first hand footage on that day of fighter fighters saying they heard several explosions as they were inside. The chief said said get out and saved his crew. Or that French broadcaster who reported they collapsed BEFORE they actually did with the buildings visibly STANDING behind her.... Try to keep an open mind and follow that rabbit hole awhile.

@Mark-gn5rw

Ай бұрын

Yup. But we can be ok. It never goes away. Not one day @ a time! One paw in front of other every second..thnx

I used to jump out of bed in the middle of the night, sit on the floor, and cry. Then, get back in the bed and go back to sleep like nothing ever happened. My wife put up with that for over 20 years. Being a combat vet is no joke.

@feliciacarpenter9457

Ай бұрын

God bless you! I wish that the government would honor ALL VETS in the same way they sacrificed everything for their country.

@BuddhatheRockstar

Ай бұрын

The nightmares....

@Mark-gn5rw

Ай бұрын

Thank u. Buffalo NY fam gets it. Jumpy all the time/ avoid crowds. Jeez. It never goes away.

@Mark-gn5rw

Ай бұрын

​@@BuddhatheRockstaron and on. Grrr..

@thepwarrior1746

Ай бұрын

Let me say Amen… being a combat Veteran and being that was impacted by suicide of fellow service members IS NO JOKE it has taken me 10yrs to get to the place of recovering

$700+ billion in defense budget spending every year, and our veterans fall through the cracks...

@TeamAwesomeDad

Ай бұрын

The VA spends more money on disability compensation than actual health care for the veterans.(I can provide sources if need be). They would rather give veterans money than try to fix them. /// Disclaimer: I am in NO WAY saying veterans shouldn't get paid for their injuries.//// In my opinion, veterans should be rewarded handsomely for their service

@JBE608

Ай бұрын

💯

@madilittlefoot8988

Ай бұрын

Yeah bc they don’t care about them to begin with, so means even less when they’re not deemed “useful” anymore. If our country doesn’t even care about our soldiers they’re not gonna care about any of us, unless we’re one of the few that can help them get richer

@lowkeyconvert8971

Ай бұрын

it's because the powers-that-be only care about maintaining US hegemony and interests around the world. the soldiers are but mere pawns who are dispensable and get caught in the crossfire. i'm sure someone's making money off war-mongering and the military industrial complex too.

@latashaepps1060

26 күн бұрын

I don't think they fell through the cracks, our govt has chosen not to deal with THEIR problem.. How can you send money to other countries and turn your back on your own.

That's my big sister. So proud of her and all of her accomplishments. I definitely look up to her she's so dope and courageous.❤❤❤❤

@SomerBurgess

Ай бұрын

I love you sis!!!

@GracieNadine

Ай бұрын

I was disappointed when I got to 33:00 hearing her experience with family

@erinbodine6933

29 күн бұрын

@SomerBurgess Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

@madfoxcityemnau6414

29 күн бұрын

Awww.😂

@millasboo

16 күн бұрын

@@madfoxcityemnau6414Why you laughing!?

I’m absolutely shocked that your Husband was denied a funeral with full military honours. You are such a strong woman, impressive.

@judithheard6079

Ай бұрын

I’m a military widow that doesn’t make sense

@quandaharding2977

Ай бұрын

I am sure yall never felt with what she has.

@Nbb911

Ай бұрын

@@quandaharding2977 exactly! Just being an African American is like being at War everyday in this country

@ajasellers3846

Ай бұрын

I hope “it doesn’t make sense” is your misunderstanding of how suicide is handled by the military, and not any doubt in her testimony.

@trent3872

Ай бұрын

​@@Nbb911😂😂😂, you're out of your ever loving mind. The most protected privileged class of people on earth. Liberals have been pumping that victim crap into your head for 70 years. 5000 years from now you will be still playing the victim card.

My sister’s husband was exposed to some awful things as a child and enlisted in the army. It gave him structure, but then ptsd and other trauma. He is now a drug addict, an alcoholic, and my sister fell into alcoholism along with him. They are separated because they are so toxic together. They both stay with other family members because they have lost their way and would be homeless otherwise. And they have 5 children who suffer for it… the military doesn’t look after their own far too often. They use them and then leave them to deal with the aftermath.

Somer, thank you so much for sharing your story. My brother suicided 24 years ago and I still grieve for him. Im sorry that you had to work so hard to get your name cleared of your husband's death. My heart goes out to you, I never had a sister but if I had one like you, I would be very proud. ❤❤

@SomerBurgess

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you Beautiful Summer! My husband was retired military, died in my arms from a military related illness that they would never admit too on paper. Watching your spouse take their last breath, never goes away. But, there's peace in knowing they are free from the struggles!

@karenwall3246

Ай бұрын

You are absolutely right you never forget it and now after many years I realized that my son and I made his transition easier for him with the people who he loved and we loved him but it’s still hard but knowing he wasn’t alone brings some comfort

@JBE608

Ай бұрын

I’m so sorry for you’re losses 🙏💙

@JBE608

Ай бұрын

So sorry 😢 hugs

@Paula14609

Ай бұрын

I had an ex boyfriend who was special ops in a place where “we were in a country we shouldn’t have been in yet”. 18 yo kid that had skills as a sniper. He had a bad night drop & he got busted up pretty bad. They dropped him off in SD & said “see ya”. They never acknowledged he was “there” cause we weren’t supposed to be “there”. Denied all benefits. Denied HIM. I know this to be true (I had actually not believed him) cause I met his Pentagon General uncle at a wedding & my boyfriend confronted him about it. General was red in the face & said “you know I can’t talk about this”. Eye &?ear witness. He had PTSD & was crippled. He’d wake up at night & across the bed using his imaginary sniper rifle shooting. That was when I realized how cruel the military is. My dad would never speak of WWII. 4 years across Europe. My daughter’s father was in Vietnam. My daughter though hated my boyfriend cause of his PTSD & she & her husband told me one day that he wasn’t allowed around them. They also deserted their best friend who had come home from Iraq with PTSD cause “they felt unsafe”. My first husband went AWOL & tried to commit suicide. He was discharged immediately. It was only then that his parents decided to tell me that he & his mother were schizophrenic. Dear God what have we done to each other?

My husband committed suicide 7 years ago he shot himself in the head while I was at work my children found him after he had gone outside and never came back my daughter was 14 my twins were 7 years old and my mom who is passed now lived with us. None of us had a clue he was in this state of mind and it continues to affect us in so many different ways. Suicide is the worst for the people left behind and people on the outside can say and do the most fucked up shit it’s like you just said what to my 14 year old who just lost her dad. God bless you throughout your life may you find happiness and peace

@victorchinchillvas

Ай бұрын

💔

@jetblk1441

Ай бұрын

May u and ur family find peace and happiness as well. Be blessed on ur journey 🙏🏾 🙏🏾

@JBE608

Ай бұрын

So sorry 😢 hugs

@kro5539

Ай бұрын

I’m so so deeply sorry for this horrible loss… sending much love to surround you & your dear children. I cannot even imagine. I hope you have some solid people on your team to act as rebar when the past is screaming ❤ sending prayers for whatever type of healing is needed🙏

Man she looks like a classy woman, but you can tell she’s been through a lot and tryna stay strong

@thematriarchy2075

Ай бұрын

A woman could have saved a whole village from drowning, but there will always first be comments about how she looks. Ffs, stop this categorising and objectification of women, it is 2024, do better, please.

@Rcaneneophyte8906

Ай бұрын

@@thematriarchy2075 What's wrong if a woman is well dressed? Doesn't that reflect her personality & upbringing?

@thematriarchy2075

Ай бұрын

No it doesn't, but that wasn't my point either. ​@@Rcaneneophyte8906

@jacobwiggers1973

Ай бұрын

@@thematriarchy2075You need to stop judging and trying to change people into robots who need to “do better” by not having thoughts or feelings which don’t align with yours and your agenda. Stop telling people what to say and not say. Do better, please.

@thematriarchy2075

Ай бұрын

@@jacobwiggers1973 The irony of your comment...🤦🏻‍♀️

My husband has tried committing S twice. Unless you have been to War you will never understand a Warrior. As a wife we also suffer from PTSD dealing with this. It is complex. You call the police and it's like a SWAT team arrives which is the LAST and WORST thing to happen. My husband can't smell certain things or certain sounds are a Trigger. It's from smelling burnt flesh. I encourage Somer to continue with her healing projects. Everything Somer shared I have experienced. Thank you Somer .....❤️💔 I hope to meet you.

@SheIsPotential

Ай бұрын

It’s not worth it

@BuddhatheRockstar

Ай бұрын

@@SheIsPotential ?

@DSPsWifesBf

Ай бұрын

@@BuddhatheRockstarthink they’re just saying suicide isn’t worth it

@sunsetstormx

Ай бұрын

War is not worth it​@@DSPsWifesBf

@michaelheery6303

Ай бұрын

alkhol drugs wreckage.

the terrible reality of war PTSD and its effects on everyone

@Nbb911

Ай бұрын

She had PTSD before she even entered the War😔

@crimsonJerom

Ай бұрын

War to steal other people's resources.

I lost my husband 14 years ago. I get the anger trumps sad thing. Anger is so much more motivating and easier to deal with. Is it healthy? No. But, it's a heck of a lot better than the debilitating sadness. I am impressed with her strength and resilience.

What a strong, courageous woman she is. My sons father shot himself in the head. I was so afraid what his last moments were like for him. I couldn't imagine being there and seeing his last moments. She is so strong. I hope she finds peace in her own time.

@morgenmachen2400

Ай бұрын

Mine too, Amanda and I dream of him often. My condolences to you and your son.

@carolseven3802

Ай бұрын

Our military and vets are so maligned and they should be the ones treated like celebrities.

@Amandac94303

Ай бұрын

@morgenmachen2400 thank you very much and same to you. I am very sorry for your loss. May you have peace.

@Amandac94303

Ай бұрын

@carolseven3802 absolutely. It's a shame they have had to struggle at all. Ever.

What a sad sad story. This woman has gone through so much in her life but look at how strong she is. I do hope her family realizes what a valuable human she is and always has been one day.

"People are just as unpredictable as wild animals".... I'm going to take that to the Grave... Thank you for your story, Somer 💜😢💜

My brother suicided 20yrs ago. It’s hard to understand grief on its own..coupled with the complexity of “trying” to understand how someone defies the natural instinct to live. Girl I hear you, I feel you. Stay strong sister and do you. I hope your mother and sister learn how to love unconditionally.

My heart goes out to this woman. Wishing her nothing but peace and happiness in life.

Much respect to this woman. She has been through so much yet remains beautiful and strong.

I appreciate this video. Military women and dependents of the military are most often not recognized. I was a VSO for the VA, and I am a dependent of a USMC veteran. Thank you, Somer, for being open and vulnerable❤.

@JBE608

Ай бұрын

Thank you for saying that,my husband is retired military.

@SomerBurgess

Ай бұрын

I am a service officer as well :)

This lady should be a motivational/ inspirational speaker. She seems to be a natural. I enjoyed hearing you Somer.

I know a soldier from Ft. Campbell and he went through some traumatic stuff during deployment. They tried a little to help with his PTSD but in the end they didn't do enough. There's still some difficulty in his family life. When they say war is hell it's the truth.

@crimsonJerom

Ай бұрын

Ptsd is incurable when caused by setting the misery of innocents. US military exists to steal from other countries.

The military needs to find a better way to deal with the mentally ill, it’s one of the reasons that there is homelessness.

@judithheard6079

Ай бұрын

Veteran homelessness

@sitdowndogbreath

Ай бұрын

Looking at the karma spective how many people did they make homeless in the countries that we invade? I'm asking for a friend He keeps bugging me about it.

@philipbecker4073

Ай бұрын

Not going to happen.

@judithheard6079

Ай бұрын

@@sitdowndogbreath Well, you have a perfect screen name obviously, you don’t have a clue of why we went into those other countries. How many did we make homeless? The question should be how many were saved because of us ? how many lives, how many homes ,how many businesses, how many families , do you think we’re just bored and we go to another country ready for war for no reason we just bored dude sit down dog breath

This interview shook me to the core. I'm so glad she overcame her past and is happy now. Love and light to you, my sister.

Dear Somer, Thank you for sharing your story. You are a wounded warrior and a survivor! It makes sense to me that you experienced so much anger around the way you and your husband were treated before and after his suicide. We hear of the rise in soldier suicide and it hurts so deeply. Your story helps to understand why there is a rise in suicide. Aftercare post wartime deployment surely needs to be a top priority for our beloved soldiers. I send you my love and respect dear Somer. I’m so sorry for your loss and grief after losing your husband. I wish the very best for you dear one.

Wow, So sorry about what she went through. Very gripping, what a gut punch. Thank you for your service!

If anything ever happens to me I want this lady on my side. She is amazing.

You can’t address anything unless you are willing to talk about it….thank you Somer!!!

@baublesanddolls

Ай бұрын

I’d love to show this quote to my mother who seems to think you should never bring up anything that’s happened to you and just keep everything inside.

Somer, I admire your strength. Thanks for sharing your story and doing the work to help others.

@bettysheloves

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Somer, your story is helping a lot of people.

My husband died 2-20-2006 by suicide while I was home. I’d love to talk to Somer. Our stories are way too similar. Wow.

@victorchinchillvas

Ай бұрын

💔

@thematriarchy2075

Ай бұрын

Her son is in the comments, maybe you could connect through him. His comment is "way to go, mom"

@tankundefinedmcmasterson690

Ай бұрын

@@thematriarchy2075 that’s a really good idea.

@kro5539

Ай бұрын

Sending you soo much love & empathy. I’m deeply sorry for your loss and profound pain. 💗

@michaelheery6303

Ай бұрын

dunno why GUNS in home.

Ms Somer I'm a disabled combat veteran diagnosed with PTSD and other mental disorders. I fully relate to your story. Keeping you in my prayers. 💛

@dianelaliberte1878

Ай бұрын

🙏

My Dad was an Air Force vet. He committed suicide in 2015. (He took a shotgun to his own head). It was one of the most intensely painful things I've ever experienced. Pain so deep it's like I can't even reach it. My heart goes out to you, Somer. Thank you for telling your story. 🩷

Wow, I stand with this lady 100%. Let down by everyone who was supposed to help and support her, even her family. When family doesn't take the time to understand your pain, it's best to let them go.

Fellow Daytonian. Spot-on about no opportunities and I went the Public Service route. Thank You and your Husband for your Service and I wish this Government could have done more for you and him.

This breaks my heart

What a wonderful, strong woman! She has found serenity in the midst of chaos.

Way to go, mom!! ❤

@paigelee5360

Ай бұрын

Your mother is Amazing.✨ Blessings to you both

@thesomerdawn

Ай бұрын

Thank you Son... I love you kid!!!❤❤❤

@Toodle.Pipp001

Ай бұрын

​@@thesomerdawnthank you for telling your story 💖

@angel_numbers

24 күн бұрын

​@@thesomerdawnYou're so beautiful and smart thank you for sharing your story❤️

@thesomerdawn

24 күн бұрын

@@angel_numbers Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. I really appreciate it.

This woman is so beautiful and strong I was listening to her story And just wanted to hug her and hold her And comfort her She needs love and support❤❤❤

Somer, what a lady. I am so sorry for the tragedy and heartache and injustice you have had to fight through. I have never seen such an example of pure strength and wish you and your family the very best.

What a very sad story and powerful woman she is. My son served in Iraq and was never the same when he came back in 2003. My grandson is now contemplating joining the Army or Marines and it scares me to death.

How strange, her son is in Poland and so is my nephew, he's a medic in the British Army. God bless this woman and her family, she has certainly been through some tough troubles, massive hugs xx ❤

Thank you for your family's service🙏🏽🇺🇸. I am so sorry for your loss, how you were treated, and everything you've been through. Thank you for sharing your story, it's heart wrenching as well as beautiful.💔

That long pause said it all.

I feel her so much when she's talking about not being able to function when she's sad, so she's gotta turn it to mad. Spoke to my soul. Sending love and healing to you, Somer. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤️

Your mission is incredibly important. Thank you, Somer, for sharing your truth. Praying for ongoing strength and hoping the current generation has more support and a pathway to healing complex ptsd.

God bless this sweet widow. I can only imagine losing my better half, much less to suicide. Thank you again for your videos, interviewing these subjects, you always make them feel comfortable & un-judged

I listen every day. Usually not this early but I’m in the ICU this morning. Thank you mark for the early uploads!

@Balltime88

Ай бұрын

Hope you are ok!

@--_-_-_-74..

Ай бұрын

Sending healing light and love to you beautiful. ❤

@ashleyamanda8694

Ай бұрын

I hope your okay! Stay strong 💪

@Cabbage105

Ай бұрын

Thank you all for the kind thoughts and well wishes!!

She was real on her words and I probably never forget her life story,, well said ,, well spoken…

Wow…prayers and hugs for her. Thank you Mark. We need more like this.

Start out talking about her husband's struggle with PTSD I think the irony is she is the one that is now struggling with that exact same issue and I don't think she knows it. I hope you find some relief and some peace.

This is definitely one of my favorite interviews. Thank you for your service ❤🙏 PTSD hard and 💪 suicide prevention awareness

@thesomerdawn

Ай бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Thank you Somer for being so open and vulnerable. I can emphasize with you.

Dear Somer, Your dignity and calm, and the way you clearly described all the incidences, wow I respect your strength. I hope you continue with your concern for other suicide widows/widowers and for improving the response and support for the widows and the children.

Somer, your story was very well told! I hope it reaches high up in the military where it should & makes a difference there. You've already made a difference by telling it here on Mark's channel for everyone to hear. Great job & prayers for you & your kids. 💛🙏💙

Thanks for sharing Somer. You have a lot of wisdom. Your story is heartbreaking, I’m sorry you had to lose your family when you needed them most.

Your best guest so far by a mile. The basic fact of the story is tragic but it is told in a compelling way by an articulate person and there are other, more positive messages about assessing situations and distancing yourself from toxic ones, the power of action and of determination, to name just a few. And if the right people (or organisations) hear this, there is the possibility of real improvement in the way many things are handled and outcomes for the lives of real people. This was really, really good.

@thesomerdawn

Ай бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Thank you so much for sharing your story, Somer.

Oh my goodness so powerful . I could relate to every word she said and how she said it. Thx

Thank you for your service and your husband sad to see our country not doing what it should to help our warriors wishing the best for you❤

This was one of my favorites! You are a legend

@thesomerdawn

Ай бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Wonderful woman.. stay strong.. alot of what you spoke about just today has me one step towards making things easier by talking about it.. thanks again mark..

My husband’s cousin died at war from a IED explosion:( RIP Jimmy.

I serve in the Army 1988 to 2014. 4 Combat tours. I went to Iraq twice and Afghanistan twice. Yes their are a lot of suicide cases. Yes PTSD is REAL. You won't forget and you will never forget. So sorry for your lost.

Mannn she reminds me so much of a woman I knew who passed away a couple years ago … for a second I thought I was in the car, smoking a cigarette and listening to her talk again like she never left. Rest in peace Raquel. miss you lots

I joined in 09 and we always had one and done for drug use. The fact that he was sent right back was awful.

Somer, I’m sending you so much love. I cried both happy and sad tears. I’m so darn proud of you!

Honestly one of my top 5 interviews. The treatment , after care plan & support of active duty members & veterans is a conversation that needs to continue being had. Most lack what they deserve but THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY, MUCH LOVE FROM A GIRL WITH A MILITARY FAMILY ❤️🪖🙏❤️

How my heart breaks for you, Somer… my husband is deployed right now. I worry every day about the man who is coming home to me. The military puts so much pressure on us as wives to make them whole again but they don’t give us the user manual on how to do it.

For someone like myself , who is deeply disturbed by violent images on a screen, I can understand (as best as I can) the severe trauma of those that witness it in person. Thank you for this interview. Appreciate this woman telling her experiences🙏

God bless you Summer! Thank you for sharing.

I hope for Somer that she will be able to find peace.

Diagnosed with PTSD and denied a military funeral is unbelievable. He was a victim of the war. There should be a sensitive, respectful protocol for these deaths. I love our Troops and honor their sacrifices NO MATTER WHAT. We OWE our Military families better on the field and off 😢

I enjoyed hearin your story. I'm sorry for how things turned out ❤ Thank you to you both for your service 🙏❤❤

Great interview

Hi Mark. Somer. Trauma is weird enough. The behaviors are pendulum acting. The suicide rate, PTSD, other issues affect the whole family. Not just a spouse. Her story is compelling. Every word absorbed here.❤

Smart woman! Thank you for saying what you learned from all this…i feel like i needed to hear this. You are an amazing and strong woman

If you can feel genuine souls...you'll never be able to forget her. Her energy is captivating. God bless you Sis! 🥀🙏🏽♥️🕊️

@thesomerdawn

Ай бұрын

Thank u so much 🙏🏾❤️

That was an awesome interview, I am a service connected disabled Gulf War Veteran that also suffers from severe PTSD , every day I try to stay on top of my condition with good information like this, Thanks 👍

One of the best interviews

You are such a strong, determined & beautiful lady, Somer! A great interview! Keep on trucking! 💖

What a phenomenal person. WOW! Thank you for sharing your story. You are a freaking pillar of strength.

@thesomerdawn

Ай бұрын

Thank u so much 🙏🏾

Really loved this one. Ty.

thank you for your service and your story. We (the people) need to hear these stories. My condolences.

This video has to be the most inspirational to me so far!

@thesomerdawn

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 💓

Those of us who were deployed early on in the wars (I was in Iraq during the 2003 invasion as a 63B20 myself) were used then forgotten. The deployments were longer and the equipment far less safe. When we got back there was no help. There are some videos of the things her husband had to do. Veterans commit suicide at a far higher rather than any other demographic. Both political parties have failed us. To this day IMO.

@TeamAwesomeDad

Ай бұрын

Especially considering our elected officials want to cut VA funding

@Mr-Angelo0U812

Ай бұрын

Your not forgotten in my mind. Thank you for serving ✌

@fkboyStalin

Ай бұрын

glad you made it home God bless.

Somer, thank you so much for sharing your story.

Normalize accepting the fact that sometimes your family does not have your best interest at heart.

Somer Ive total admiration for you thank you for sharing what you went through and still are going through your a strong, beautiful and powerful women lots of respect and love from Ireland

Godbless you. My husband is a Veteran. He suffers so much from the fallout. I think your ideas on the bereavement camp and helping is amazing.... maybe this will catch on.....I'd love to help in anyway. My whole family is military, I never made that sacrifice, I'd do alot to honor them and my husband for all of the sacrifices.....I was born to my Dad who was drafted in Vietnam. He only had me to stay State side.....I know all about turning mad instead of sad at Attica Prison. The shit our generation and all of the Veterans go thru. I mean I had a boss, a Lieutenant that didn't want to go to the trouble of paying Vets their $ for OTJ in NY DOCCS. The whole system gives zero fs. Your more help than I've heard in the past ten years. God bless everyone. And especially you, I lost my Mom to suicide, it's us left behind that bear such heavy weight. ❤

Summer needs so much more love. You can tell she is tired of being strong. I worry for her, especially her last few rushed words... about staying strong.. she may be "far" from it now, but it never ever ever goes away, being suicidal can come back at any given moment. Please do a follow up with her... I really hope she has support. Without professional, ongoing help, many of us would not be here right now.

Ms. Somer, im so sorry for your loss and what you've been through. You are a very strong and courageous woman! You can be a motivational speaker. Also, thank you for your service..

You are so appreciated, thank you for your service and condolences to you/ all families involved 🫶🏾 So proud of you, beautiful ‼️

My grandson is at Fort Moore( formerly Ft Benning) right now in boot camp. This beautiful lady has been through some shit!!!! She's strong!!!!!

I love the way Summer told her experience. You are a Beautiful Lady …..inside and out. Thank you

Thank you for your service,I aim a Vietnam vet. Same story almost married young marriage didn't work,but have two very good kids,I raised them. I was diagnosed with ptsd and anziety,and severe panic attacks,but got do some better. I too was a combat engineer.I go to va outpatient clinic twice a year for blood work and doctor app. And also pyschiatrist every now and then. I'm so a sorry your husband couldn't get any help. Think maybe why I wasn't violent,my problem mostly was survival guilt.. I had a temper no angel. Couldn't hold a job no longer than 6 months.im ok now just old. Yes I drank to much myself quit over 5 years ago. Give my life to Jesus. Gave my problems and trust in him..I live alone and never remarried. I'm good and at peace in my mind now

@cathy800

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I am very glad you have peace mow. Thank you for your service.

@dianelaliberte1878

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE 🇺🇸🙏

@fkboyStalin

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God Bless and I'm glad you made it home.

@wildfiregirl1556

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Are you getting the check?

this woman's experiences, intelligence and strength reminds me so much of my mother who im so incredibly inspired by. such beautiful soul

@thesomerdawn

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Much respect for this woman right here. To have to go through the trauma of seeing someone you love commit suicide and then not having support from your own family (especially your own mom and sister) is just unimaginable. Keep sharing your story because it will help your own journey as well as others. Big hugs to you and sending good vibes ❤