I am an Afgan veteran also, I served 1.5 years of 2 years(1985-1987) mandatory soviet military service in Southern Afganistan. I have seen a lot of death and wounded soldiers. I survived the war, I was wounded several times, but was lucky to not to loose my limbs but I still have psychological problems. Unfortunately, i was witness to how our aviation used to wipe out whole Afgan villages with women and children there. When I returned home after military service i was only 20 years old. Because of my psychological condition i was not able to have long realation with women I married(i was divorced 3 times). It was absolutely unnecessary war which turned Afganistan into 40 years of chaos.
If you are thinking about Afghanistan veterans struggling, think about Afghanistan civilians killed and their country invaded for no reason. I have the deepest condolence to Afghanistan, who lost their families in the invasion.
I couldn’t care less he was in the military, you never hit Women. My Grandpa was in WW2 and the Korean War, he saw a lot of combat fighting the Chinese yet he never acted like this towards Women. This guy was most likely a loose cannon, before he even joined
Was out of the Army for 3 years when 9/11 Happened. I was upset I never got to see combat. I was 26 and knew my history. I told my gf now my wife. “ The Russians lost. Why would the us do any better? I was right. I was vindicated. I made the right choice. What a waste of lives and resources. I would shrug my head when people joined right after 9/11 to fight for our country. At least when I served from 93-97. It was for a cause…
I'm a female with CPTSD and wasn't in the Military. People take mental health for granted and I'm that person who did. Don't know if I'll ever be ok in my life. I have therapy once a week and it helps to say how I feel. I'm learning to manage coping strategies but been told I will always have CPTSD cause I'm 42 years old now.
I'm a retired female Marine and mom to a Marine who served in Iraq on two tours. It's been tough for my son, and every day, I worry about him, but after watching this story, I'm reminded of my son's journey and how his journey will never be over. He is now a new father, and I pray that he won't end up like this incredible soldier who unfortunately didn't have the proper help. My condolences go to his children and to his girlfriend. She's a strong woman, and I'll have her in my prayers. We need to help our veterans bc they carry so much pain. I also have a daughter who served in the Coast Guard and suffers from PTSD too. It's tough as a mom to see your kids hurt bc I'd rather take their pain. Please help and contribute to helping them bc they unselfishly gave of themselves for our country. Semper Fidelis. GySgt M.G.Stroebel USMC Retired
I conclude that if this happened to this guy it could happen to anyone. He was a broken man and his subsequent behavior was totally out of character. Pretty sad.
A story of great love, sacrifice for the safety and protection of others... Afghanistan...a very demanding and difficult place.PTSD...very difficult and inimaginably demanding.Great respect for the families who have lost part of their lives. #PTSD #Family #Therapy #Support 🤝#Protect #Relations 🤝 #Dignity #Honor #MentalHealth #MedicalCare #Soldiers #Veterans #Health #Life #Future Family support 🪖 Great respect 🕊️ BOWS !
Sir, thank you for your service, and the sacrifice of your family. So sorry for all the issues caused by that service. Politicians of all stripes should watch this. They cause this.
Heroin is now becoming the capital of Afghanistsn, I wonder for 20 years US is there, they did not stop the poppy plantations and gave farmers alternative. Why US? Why?
I also conclude that what keeps soldiers in the field going (and gives them the appearance of stable behavior in the face of horrific events) is the sense of comradeship with their fellow soldiers. There's a sense of mutual dependency and sacrifice. Once they return home, as this guy did, that network is gone and they are left alone with their nightmares and they frequently turn to mechanisms to numb that. His wife was wonderful but his psychic damages put him at such an elevated risk that it ended his life. That's quite tragic.
This is essentially a story about heroin addiction and overdose not about coping with life after combat since he himself stated he loved the time he spent in Afghanistan. It appears he missed the rush of playing soldier for real and video games couldn't replace it so he amp it up using heroin until he OD'd.
I think its less about "missing it", and more about it him being so institutionalized to war that he never learned to reintegrate without its daily routine. Whatever nightmares and bad memories he was experiencing probably made more sense when knew he was actually in middle of a warzone, not when he was completely safe at home with different expectations, surrounding countless people around him that lived as if there was no war. Id be curious to know how much support he had to get him back on his feet outside of his girlfriend. It's bad that he was able to sleep-in for months with no intention of doing anything; thats just how depression is cultivated.
I sometimes wonder if PTSD is at times just difficulty adjusting to civilian life. Sergeant Loftus spent his first four years as an adult toting a gun. And he exercised power over the people that he captured. He exercised power over men who were themselves fearsome. But in the civilian world there isn’t this level of do or die. A life or death situation during a combat situation, and then complete control over the prisoners once a battle is won. When she quoted him saying to her, “I’ve killed people more important than you“, tells me he had difficulty coping with the emotions of having disagreements with his wife. He only understood a do or die situation. Where the winner takes all and takes complete control.
As someone who spent the better part of 10 years in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan in and out of uniform. I came home 8 years ago this June and have to fight demons sporadically still. Sebastian Junger articulates it the best in his two TED talks "Why do Veterans miss war" and "Our lonely society makes it hard to come home from war". Veteran TV also recently produced a mini-series called " Let's talk about the war". I think if the general public needed insight those might shed some light.
I struggle to comprehend life after my own government has committed 1 million murders because they did not like a duly elected president and my struggle is with the cowardice of the American veterans who let there buddies die in vain in some far away place if they handed out cowardice awards the Pentagon would have a hard time keeping them in stock!
Heroin is now becoming the capital of Afghanistsn, I wonder for 20 years US is there, they did not stop the poppy plantations and gave farmers alternative. Why US? Why?
I am an Afgan veteran also, I served 1.5 years of 2 years(1985-1987) mandatory soviet military service in Southern Afganistan. I have seen a lot of death and wounded soldiers. I survived the war, I was wounded several times, but was lucky to not to loose my limbs but I still have psychological problems. Unfortunately, i was witness to how our aviation used to wipe out whole Afgan villages with women and children there. When I returned home after military service i was only 20 years old. Because of my psychological condition i was not able to have long realation with women I married(i was divorced 3 times). It was absolutely unnecessary war which turned Afganistan into 40 years of chaos.
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This is the result of killing innocent people in abroad....and all the people that involved in killing innocent people will continue to pay the price
This is such a tragic story and more people need to be aware about the levels of PTSD
If you are thinking about Afghanistan veterans struggling, think about Afghanistan civilians killed and their country invaded for no reason. I have the deepest condolence to Afghanistan, who lost their families in the invasion.
I couldn’t care less he was in the military, you never hit Women. My Grandpa was in WW2 and the Korean War, he saw a lot of combat fighting the Chinese yet he never acted like this towards Women. This guy was most likely a loose cannon, before he even joined
This dude was my friend. I really hate how this make him look. He was a good friend and a good father. Addiction can bring anyone to there knees.
hundreds of thousands suffered the same in Vietnam.
But the US government let it happen again and again.
Why?
💵💰💵💰💵💰💵
Combat PTSD = death sentence... underserved.
Was out of the Army for 3 years when 9/11
Happened. I was upset I never got to see combat. I was 26 and knew my history. I told my gf now my wife. “ The Russians lost. Why would the us do any better? I was right. I was vindicated. I made the right choice. What a waste of lives and resources. I would shrug my head when people joined right after 9/11 to fight for our country. At least when I served from 93-97. It was for a cause…
They were used. People were innocent, and they thought the commander of the invasion of Afghanistan would have learned from the Vietnam war.
I was born in 2002, but I appreciate your service.
I also have ptsd and depression please pray for me my name is Michael I feel hopeless
🙏🏽 stay strong Michael. In faith and in spirit.
I'm a female with CPTSD and wasn't in the Military. People take mental health for granted and I'm that person who did. Don't know if I'll ever be ok in my life. I have therapy once a week and it helps to say how I feel. I'm learning to manage coping strategies but been told I will always have CPTSD cause I'm 42 years old now.
I'm a retired female Marine and mom to a Marine who served in Iraq on two tours. It's been tough for my son, and every day, I worry about him, but after watching this story, I'm reminded of my son's journey and how his journey will never be over. He is now a new father, and I pray that he won't end up like this incredible soldier who unfortunately didn't have the proper help. My condolences go to his children and to his girlfriend. She's a strong woman, and I'll have her in my prayers. We need to help our veterans bc they carry so much pain. I also have a daughter who served in the Coast Guard and suffers from PTSD too. It's tough as a mom to see your kids hurt bc I'd rather take their pain. Please help and contribute to helping them bc they unselfishly gave of themselves for our country. Semper Fidelis. GySgt M.G.Stroebel USMC Retired
For soldiers, the battle never ends.
Well that took a turn I didn't expect.
Same here..
Being a soldier is hard. But being the spouse of a soldier is even harder.
Seriously? Yeah because having the actual problem is nothing right? Lol wow
Have fun with jody
As a human and afghan I feel sorry for these poor guys and Afghans are done there is nothing left to talk about. Thank you uncle sam.
So sad story....
With great sorry from Ukraine...
Now we're also having lots of soldiers with PTSD which are coming back from war with Russians.
Especially after finding out that our freedom was never in Iraq.
I’m so sorry 😢
This woman is a hero.
This is so sad :( ptsd veterans need more attention or something that will prevent tragedy
It took 3 yrs for this interview to come out.
I conclude that if this happened to this guy it could happen to anyone. He was a broken man and his subsequent behavior was totally out of character. Pretty sad.
Tears flow slowly…RIP Sgt Loftus.
Sad for him and his family. Thank God, for vets like David Goggins that STAY HARD and show there is hope for those that have served.
PTSD is bad but rest in peace living with it it's hard
A story of great love, sacrifice for the safety and protection of others... Afghanistan...a very demanding and difficult place.PTSD...very difficult and inimaginably demanding.Great respect for the families who have lost part of their lives.
#PTSD #Family #Therapy #Support 🤝#Protect #Relations 🤝 #Dignity #Honor #MentalHealth #MedicalCare #Soldiers #Veterans #Health #Life #Future
Family support 🪖
Great respect 🕊️
BOWS !
Sir, thank you for your service, and the sacrifice of your family. So sorry for all the issues caused by that service.
Politicians of all stripes should watch this. They cause this.
Heroin is now becoming the capital of Afghanistsn, I wonder for 20 years US is there, they did not stop the poppy plantations and gave farmers alternative. Why US? Why?
I also conclude that what keeps soldiers in the field going (and gives them the appearance of stable behavior in the face of horrific events) is the sense of comradeship with their fellow soldiers. There's a sense of mutual dependency and sacrifice. Once they return home, as this guy did, that network is gone and they are left alone with their nightmares and they frequently turn to mechanisms to numb that. His wife was wonderful but his psychic damages put him at such an elevated risk that it ended his life. That's quite tragic.
I feel the pain of these guys, They carry heavy burdens..
This is essentially a story about heroin addiction and overdose not about coping with life after combat since he himself stated he loved the time he spent in Afghanistan. It appears he missed the rush of playing soldier for real and video games couldn't replace it so he amp it up using heroin until he OD'd.
Yeah. Totally crying a river for him...
I think its less about "missing it", and more about it him being so institutionalized to war that he never learned to reintegrate without its daily routine. Whatever nightmares and bad memories he was experiencing probably made more sense when knew he was actually in middle of a warzone, not when he was completely safe at home with different expectations, surrounding countless people around him that lived as if there was no war. Id be curious to know how much support he had to get him back on his feet outside of his girlfriend. It's bad that he was able to sleep-in for months with no intention of doing anything; thats just how depression is cultivated.
Excuse me Sir/Madam
Are you saved?
If you died tonight are you going to heaven?
Jesus loves you
His ex can say all she wants about him, and he isn't here to ay his side of the story.
Combat PTSD is rufffff... on the MIND on BODY.
Rambo said it best...you cant just turn it off
It takes a while to "turn it off."
I sometimes wonder if PTSD is at times just difficulty adjusting to civilian life. Sergeant Loftus spent his first four years as an adult toting a gun. And he exercised power over the people that he captured. He exercised power over men who were themselves fearsome.
But in the civilian world there isn’t this level of do or die. A life or death situation during a combat situation, and then complete control over the prisoners once a battle is won.
When she quoted him saying to her, “I’ve killed people more important than you“, tells me he had difficulty coping with the emotions of having disagreements with his wife. He only understood a do or die situation. Where the winner takes all and takes complete control.
As someone who spent the better part of 10 years in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan in and out of uniform. I came home 8 years ago this June and have to fight demons sporadically still. Sebastian Junger articulates it the best in his two TED talks "Why do Veterans miss war" and "Our lonely society makes it hard to come home from war". Veteran TV also recently produced a mini-series called " Let's talk about the war". I think if the general public needed insight those might shed some light.
Mental health varies…person to person..yes I have experience…not war….but….from birth…I have
I think you don't understand that PTSD is not only related to the military?
Exactly
Meanwhile Joe Biden just looks at his watch.
You mean George W Bush right??? Where is Iraq Weapon of mass destruction...?
@@profiveactive4758 Bush's deceit has nothing to do with Biden's ignorance.
Idk but him walking through the front door like that scoping it out ain’t right lol
I struggle to comprehend life after my own government has committed 1 million murders because they did not like a duly elected president and my struggle is with the cowardice of the American veterans who let there buddies die in vain in some far away place if they handed out cowardice awards the Pentagon would have a hard time keeping them in stock!
Why is he smiling about choking his wife. Jessus
sad
Don't have a problem with American loss versus Sharia law???
Serves him right lmao. Shouldn't have been occupying a foreign country.
Lesson learned. Dont go to war. America needs to learn this. We have not yet. All war does is make everyone suffer.
Heroin is now becoming the capital of Afghanistsn, I wonder for 20 years US is there, they did not stop the poppy plantations and gave farmers alternative. Why US? Why?
Ummm might wana double check your information, poppy is now banned, under Taliban rule, as it was 20 years ago.