World's Deadliest Sniper on Kills in Kosovo, Iraq & Afghan: Craig Harrison
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- Craig Harrison is known as the world's deadliest sniper.
He shares his story of how he held the record for the longest sniper kill. Craig also opens up on his PTSD and the shocking tragedies he has witnessed in Kosovo, Iraq & Afghanistan.
This is the Eventful Life of Mr Craig Harrison.
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Chapters
01:00 - Family & Upbringing
09:30 - Saddam Hussein Firefight
13:00 - Sniper School
21:30 - First Kill
31:00 - Horror in Kosovo
36:00 - Para Regiment
43:00 - Fighting The Taliban
57:00 - Nearly Dying
1:00:00 - Going Into Hiding
1:08:00 - Craig's Best Friend Betsy
1:20:00 - Living with PTSD
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I usually listen on Spotify in the car.
Good one the other day with Twiggy, I have had the pleasure of meeting him in the corps when he was at CTCRM.
@@ukgrillers9778he’s a proper good bloke too 👍🏼👍🏼
Dodge, how can I / we get in touch with Craig? RE: Helping him out?
Can we not start a gofund me? Or whichever the non woke one is?
Edit: Just got to it. You're a star Dodge, keep it up.
@@realMaverickBuckley yeah defo need to raise money for this man. He shouldn’t need to worry about money! One less thing to worry about.
I’m an ex cop in Australia, medically retired with ptsd 2 years ago. Your podcasts have really helped me mate, you’re a good man. And Craig is next level, I hope he finds some peace.
As an Aussie, I want to thank you for serving the community and for the price you paid for it. Peace unto you.
@@lukesheldon2609 thank you mate, that’s really appreciated.
As someone who absolutely adores Aussies, I thank you for your fearless service. It looks like it took a big toll on you. I truly hope you find your peace.
@@TwinkieCakey thanks mate, I really appreciate that.
As someone from Kosovo and have family members ( children) that were cold killed in this war I wanted to say, THANK YOU very much for your service Craig. You are incredible, I wish you all the best.
Kosovo is Serbia .
@@Larri-b lil snatch you can fuck around and find out again if you want
@@Larri-b Serbia is Russia.
@@Larri-bserbia is Kosovo
🤣🤣 your a clown 🤡
Absolute Legend.
I was in hospital with a Tumour and a nurse kindly offered to buy me a Book.
It was The Longest Kill. His book. Great book. Really took my mind off it.
Im glad to see hes doin ok. Thank you Craig. 🙏
Hope youre doing better.
Craig, as someone originally from Kosovo I want to thank you wholeheartedly for your service and for bringing up the cruelties commited during that often forgotten war.
Apart from that your story is also really inspiring. I sincerely hope that you get to solve the problems you're dealing with and I wish to you the best of luck and health!
Hats off to you mate!
One of the absolute best interviews I’ve watched. Ex-Army myself (REME) and Craig is spot on. When you leave you’re out, no one cares. The only ones who care are your loved ones and the men and women you served with. The institution washes its hands of you.
From this interview with Craig, he’s lost his sense of belonging. There needs to be something that ex-forces can sign-up to and give that sense of belonging.
Keep well Craig
Mike I am a Veteran and have been involved with 2 Forces Charities and I am very disillusioned by them both, I feel that a lot of what is collected by these charities from the public is not used by these charities to pay for things that are important and that which is collected used to pay people who shouldn't be taking a wage from them because of pensions they are on from HM Forces for Senior ranks who are getting a double wage just to be a figurehead for the charities. In my time working for them I was a volunteer and gave my time freely. However I watched people take monies from the charity for storing a trailer on a driveway and charged them £1500 for it this person was a veteran. The Charity has closed hostels and places that support veterans and spent millions in rebranding in the past few years when this money should of gone to support our men and women who need it's help I and a number of friends have left this charity all disillusioned at the way it is being run and the total lack of knowledge of what Veterans are desperately in need of for help. I loved the frankness of this interview and hope that veterans start to take a stand for what is supposed to be to help them in the future. The MoD also needs to start realising that what these people have been through is a ticking time bomb and that mental health needs to be dealt with in a far far greater depth than it is even now. I in my Charity work have come across many people from all 3 Services that need help on a greater level than they all have had to date. I am helping a wife of a serviceman who due to his service life has caused his family to fear him and all that the Army has done is hide the fact I could go on and on but the System in the MoD and the Forces Charities needs to change greatly to support our Veterans
Yup, I signed up for different branches of the UK military and emergency services and can't do any of them for medical reasons. Not only do people not care, I've had soldiers actively disrespect and mock me for being "weak / a failure".
Shit sucks.
@Indoor_Carrot To be apart of any forces you need to be fit and healthy, it's not hard to understand why. This comment has no relevance to what was said in this interview.
The mocking (if true) is obviously uncalled for.
My mate was a psychologist in Queensland dealing with mainly Vietnam vets. He saw the need for a place for them to go to for some peace. He brought a bush block of around 200 acres and built a camp out of old rail coaches etc. He died a few years ago but saved many with his treatment and service to the veterans. Craig is doing the same great work.
Anything Craig Harrison is on is 100% worth a watch. Incredible fella.
What a great guy Craig is. Glad he's still here to share his story. Credit to Dodge too for asking good questions then allowing Craig to speak. Best interview I've seen in long time, thanks for your service.
he stopped...absorved.asked tough questions but...emotional.empathy.so he stopped.like both of them.
I’ve watched several podcasts with Craig now and this episode is by a country mile the best I’ve ever seen. That last 2 minutes Dodge when you said “you’re a super hero” even though Craig doesn’t want to hear it, I was like YES, YES! Because we all think Craig is one and I am so glad you repeated it, thank you, thank you 🙏🏼. I am a Brit living in the states and the Shawn Ryan show is also amazing, the host (Shawn, former Seal and CIA) had a psychedelic experience and I was wondering if Craig has ever thought about doing that to help with the voices in his head? Keep up the great work Dodge, and I am hoping one day Craig can come back on the show. Cheers guys.
I was in Bosnia 1997/1998 and when i mention this to people, about mass graves etc, i get looked at like I'm lying, Im also diagnosed with PTSD from Bosnia from 26/27 years ago. I suffer from nightmares and hallucinations with anxiety and panic attacks. People think its funny, I've nearly taken my life on several occasions due to this. lots of love and respect to you buddy and best of luck, that goes to anyone else in the same position.
Most people are incredibly cowardly and cant deal with anything unpleasant, so they act like it never happened or gaslight you. And anyone who would laugh at your suffering…shitcan them out of your life. No one needs that. Wishing you the best and for the support you need to deal with your ptsd. You have a beautiful dog I see, and they help quite a bit, too.
Cheers to u mate and your mental health but putting your nose in foreign land due to political imperialism is bad thing… u got mental disorder my friends don’t have brothers, fathers and problem is not solved and it will never be… Muslim remainings belong to turkey and far east… our Bosnians Muslims can live in their fatherland because their grandfathers was pure Serbians from Bosnia. But don’t act u are pure Turkish because u are our half brothers! We send turks to Asia far ago! Cheers to all!
It's your nervous system the glands above your kidneys release cortosal stress hormone and it travel to your pictorial and pineal gland that is what sends out hormones and messages effects your senses. The Egyptian called it eye of Ra 3rd eye. Your brain gets flooded with things like dopamine and it gets where your body brain gets over heated and you get high white blood count cause your brains stem cell are mis signaling cause it's being attacked confused and it kills your grey matter which is memory and the hallucinations is your pinneal gland sending your eyes messages so memories or nightmares that seem very real , people can smell things see thing hear voices.
They now think it can be autoimmune problems so get your hormones checked out and you can get uncsncerous lumps on your glands that will effect it. And they are now doing new treatments with stem cell.
Hope you get the right treatment to help you.
Although I'm from Kosovo, we share the same struggle with Bosnians, so from the bottom of my heart: thank you for your service, sir!
Probably one of the best interviews I’ve seen in a long time on UA-cam. This doesn’t just highlight the difficulties veterans suffer but men in general. The most real interview I’ve seen. I think Craig is a voice that can help many.
On behalf of all the families and people u saved u r without a doubt the most Humble and down to earth man I have ever had the chance to listen to.
What craig puts into words about his PTSD and suicide thoughts is the most descriptive I've ever heard, big kudos to you craig for being able to talk about it, and your wife for sticking by your side. May peace and happiness be with you forever. And dodge your podcasts are the best I've seen, thank you for what you are doing for the service men. being able to open up to you ....Big Thanks! Massive respect!
My dad served in the falklands and Iraq. My dads behavior changed massively over the years. After watching the show Dodge and listening to Craig. He was definitely suffering from ptsd! Unfortunately it did effect my relationship and i left home at 15. He suffered from negative thoughts all the time , he was never happy with what he had. Including his family. I was breaking down listening to craig as it reminds me of my dad. Its Unfortunately it has effected my life, im 45 now and finally getting help.
I began to break down listening to Craig as well, my dad served in the gulf war and done many tours, he served near 20 years in total. He took his life in August of 2022. Hung himself from a tree in his local woods. Hearing Craig say he could’ve been in the same position really put it all in perspective. When your out you are out, the institution washes its hands of you, with no ragard to what you have seen and done in the name of your country. These men fought and died for a country that will never fight for them.
What a legend. I’m a veteran of Bosnia and Iraq (2 tours of each, lucky me!) and I can relate to Craig’s experiences. He deserves all of the best help available . I hope you can find some peace pal.
What part of bosnia were you in if you don’t mind me asking
Vitez, Gjorni Vakuf, and Tomislavgrad, with a short spell in Zepce.
@@combatmonkey5442 Vitez and G Vakuf were brutal
On behalf of all albanian people in Kosovo THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. ❤️. We all went through hell during that war. Thank you for not leaving us alone 😢
@@vaulthunter6961and you have 2 Kosovan singers representing this country they were children escaping savagery you so negative and I could go on about immigration but I'm not going to
@@vaulthunter6961 Аs a Serbian, I can only ask you to imagine a case, that some people who came into Britain, and stayed there for a few /g/e/n/e/r/a/t/i/o/n/s/, after some time " decide " that one part of Britain, does not belong to the UK any more, and start to kidnap, /k/i/l/l/, r/a/p/e/ English people. And if UK start to defend the state against /t/e/r/r/o/r/i/s/t/s, entire world decides that the Uk is the " agressor "? This is what happened in Kosovo and Metohija as part of Serbia, and Albanians who were living at our Serbian land. They formed Uck ( terrorist millitary organisation ) and started attacking our land and people.
@@vaulthunter6961They are from Albania posing as Kosovans. Kosovans rarely enter UK through boats. Kosovans are hard working law abiding citizens, a small community with some very succesfull people.
Now your all in the UK pretending to be refugees.
@@vaulthunter6961it’s not your country though, you’re not even British! Now tell me what’s your excuse for living in United Kingdom? We Kosovars are Europeans, we belong in here
I too suffer PTSD, not from war but from some horrible things about 4 or 5 years ago. This one hit HARD. Thank you as always Dodge. Thank you Craig for everything you have done and said.
❤ 🙏 Praying for Craig and Family . May God Bless and bring you all the Deep Love and Everlasting Peace you seek . In Jesus Name Amen. ♥️
I'm so glad I clicked on this. This was honestly one of the most powerful podcasts I've ever listened to. Being a Bosnian refugee, now living in Australia, this really hit home. Fucking hell, both gentlemen were excellent.
As an Albanian learning about the 90s wars, his testimony to what he witnessed broke me down to tears. Of sadness, but they turn to anger. I now know a lot about the horrors that were committed in the Bosnian war, mostly by Serbs against Bosniaks (& Croats). But the horrors of what my people went through are not well known, at all. As horrible as it is to hear these witness testimonies, they need to be said and heard by the world. People need to know what went on, what the Serbians did to us. Especially since they are still remorseless and constantly threatening to start sht up again with Albanians.
Best interview I’ve ever watched. Most honest, raw and Craig just delivers his story with no bullshit. Just straight facts and honesty. Incredible
I dont usually comment but this was one of the most moving podcasts ive listened to. A true hero to have gone through what he did and to still be living with the consequences. Craig - thank you for your service and wishing you all the best in the future.
Thanks Dodge for the way you interview our hero soldiers with the sensitivity and empathy they deserve whilst still getting to the heart of their life story.
I Wish Craig all the best for the future and his loving family.
The Part on dogs helping Craig with his PTSD believe me it’s a miracle worker, my 2 little dogs calm my CPTSD great companions and it’s as if they can read your emotions EX Veteran. I salute you Craig for your service, your family need you stay alive for your family mate please. Thanks Dodge. 😊
Really great interviewer. You know when to just stop and listen, and ask the right questions. Never seen a podcast with such a respectful host. Top job.
Kind words Moby 🙏
Thank you Craig for your honesty. Best podcast I’ve ever watched
I don’t usually comment, and I have watched/listened to most of Dodge’s content. Craig Harrison, you are a legend, you are a hero. I have no words, this was the best podcast Dodge has ever released. Thank you for your service and for saving so many people, saving people in conflict and to this day, talking openly about your struggles really does help others realise they’re not alone. Thank you
I Ndruar Zotri Craig.
Së pari të falënderoj për veprën tënde të shkëlqyeshme që e ke bërë për, mbrojtjen e të pa pambrojturëve dhe të pa fafuqishmëve.
Special më duhet të falënderoj për pjesën nga minuti 31 kur flet për Kosovën ku ti e paske pa një masakër të vërtet, nga qindra të tilla që janë bërë në Kosovë kundër popullsisë civile të pa: armatosur
pa ushqim pa veshmbathje, nëpër male të cilët iu nënshtruan një holokausti të vërtet të paparë që nga lufta e dytë Botërore.
Atje janë të dhunuar seksualisht mbi 20.000 persona mbi 95% femra nga:
Paramilitar, Polic e Militarë Serrb dhe të vrarë mbi 15.000 persona,
nga mosha dyjavëshe e deri 90 vjeq, nga ta mbi 1300 fëmij dhe Serbia ende nuk u ndëshkua nga askush për gjithë ato krime lufte, që Serrbia i ka bërë në Kosovë, që një e paske parë vet me sy tuaj, e ndoshta edhe shumë tjera për të cilat do të flasësh më vonë.
Unë shumë të Falënderoj për krejt atë qka ke bërë për Kosovën dhe të tjerët dhe shpresoj se Organet Ndërkombëtare të drejtësisë, një ditë do ta ndëshkojnë Serrbinë për krejt dëmet: Njerëzore dhe Mareriale që ua ka bërë, krejt popujve të ish Jugosllavisë.
Të uroj shëndet dhe jetë të gjatë e të lumtur.
What a lovely man. Honest. Proper service person.
Just wanted to say ‘thank you’ Craig(and to your fellow soldiers)for your service and sacrifices. Also to let you know it reaches further in actually helping people such as myself come to terms with personal issues, which although are not directly associated,you’re story and advice is transferable and has had a huge impact on my life and outlook(along with many other of Dodges interviews) so ‘thank you’ and stand tall,you are a very special man. 🙏❤️
What an incredible person Craig is!!!! Massive respect to what you did for us!! You are a real superhero! All the best to you and your loved ones Craig!
Just watched the Craig Harrison podcast.
Jesus Christ that man is exactly what Dodge called him, Craig is an absolute hero, no if's buts or maybe's he is a HERO...
Had me in tears listening to his life in the forces.
Craig you are a genuine Hero
What a special, special human being Craig is. Just wow. I’ve never heard a story as honest & powerful as this. Thanks for helping him get to tell his story. Massive respect to you both.👊
Fully grown man sat here, welling up. Wow. What an episode and what a man. Two goon men. All the very best
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This is the most honest interview I’ve ever seen, there needs to be more support for ex military it’s an embarrassment we as a country let them down post service.
One of the most hard-hitting stories I've listened to
What an incredible episode! Dodge! That's as you say THE most powerful emotional honest podcast I've ever watched. I am ex military and the battle this man faces every day 99% of politicians will never experience who ask this soldier to do his service then he has to battle for his pension! I can only thank craig for his service what an incredible individual! A brave honest truthful man! Thank you dodge and Craig.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Harrison at SHOT Show a number of years ago. If I remember correctly, he held the longest sniper kill at the time. He was at the Accuracy International booth. He is an extremely nice and amicable person. Cheers!
Damn what a great interview.....as an American Army Veteran I always wanted to hear this soldiers story
Remarkable story from a warrior and the toll that war takes on the body, mind and families. I hope he manages to heal further and find peace.
I was one of the first soldiers on the ground in Pristina on the morning of 12th july 1999. My regiment the 1st battalion irish guards was the leading unit of KFOR. Although i wasn't involved in combat the things i saw and had to do was horrendous. The mangled bodies we had to recover the scenes of just unimaginable violence we saw will never leave me. Our area of operation was kosovo polje what i remember most is an overwhelming feeling of evil and hate that just hung in the air. Some of the men i had to deal with just exuded evil and darkness
Im from that part , except we albanians call it Fushë Kosovë , thank you for your service
Thank you for your help 👋🇽🇰🇦🇱🇫🇴♥️♥️♥️
We need to hear your story, too. Thank you for your service on behalf of the Albanians.
I was in office working when listening the podcast...but I could not help myself crying to what Craig is going through. I can only imagine how hard is but I am so mad on the system not taking care of such people after they leave it. I think this is monstrosity, you are left aside as a broken decay. Shame on them. Wish you Craig all the best, have a good life besides your beautiful family and dog. God, take care of all us!
What a life this man has had. Genuinely upsetting to hear what the poor fella has been through, all the best to him for the future, he deserves to be happy!!
Thank you for your service. We will never forgive nor forget. Dear host there is also a pop star artist who published a documentary recently of his service in Kosova “James Blunt” Id love to see him in your podcast speaking about his experience in Kosova
Fukkin speechless.
Thankyou for your service Craig, (along with every other man and woman who makes up our military.) You may not like it, but I agree with Dodge, in that you truly are a hero. Massive respect
I have never commented on anything in my life…..but f..king hell what a story,what a life ,what a hero………..❤
Appreciate you making this your first comment Robert and yes Craig is a proper HERO 🇬🇧
The last 30 mins of this episode was an emotional one and one that everyone needs to hear 🙏
Those Kosovo stories are horrific. I feel like I've heard so little of the realities of war.
As someone that’s went through a dark time with depression after losing my brother at a young age one thing I would suggest anyone suffering with anything is to look into Psilocybin Mushroom therapy. Under a controlled environment these sessions have been proven in America to assist veterans dealing with PTSD. It’s horrible hearing one of our own men suffer so much after he gave everything for his country. I hope you one day find peace Craig. In whatever way you can.
Man Craig Harrison is just the best. Watched a few interviews with him what a guy
Craig, I have huge respect for you. Having dealt with Complex PTSD myself, I feel for you; Bev Gold in Cambrdge was a massive help to me, and I hope you can get some peace. Thank you for your service and keeping my freedoms alive. What a huge price you have had to pay to keep us safe.
I read this man's book recently and what a story it is. It's an absolute must read
This is such a powerful episode. Dodge, you asked your questions in a sensitive and empathic way that Craig seemed to appreciate. I don’t know either of you but there appeared to be a strong therapeutic connection. It’s heartbreaking to see Craig struggle in the way he does but I hope he continues to be committed to each day.
Wow, what a podcast. An extremely special person, wish Craig all the luck in the world.
Dodge I've watched a lot of your interviews and this is probably your best one. Your reaction at the end said it all. Craig your a absolute hero, putting your life on the line for your country.
Always interesting to listen to Craig. I served in Bosnia in 1994. So when he talks of Kosovo and how you could never believe humans could do what they do to other humans, well I can believe it.
Wow what an episode. Can you please thank Craig for his honesty. I've not got militarily ptsd but it really touched home when he said about his dog that had past saving his life as I had a dog do the same for me and I have never cried like I have before when that dog past away and I owesd so much to that dog.
That's a F'N shame man. Made me cry when he talked about his dog and the voice in his head that doesn't let him laugh.
I can confirm Craig does answer all his Instagram messages 100% he is a top fella imo, and posts about having his bad days and good, and I will always try and send him a positive message too when talking to this awesome human, and as two dog lads I know what he means.
All the best Craig keep up the awesome work and bushcraft courses. ❤️❤️❤️
Man, this video hits hard.
I’ve never wanted to hug a dude more than Craig. Just the sadness in his voice makes me think of his family and the stuff that he’s been through.
I hope that he knows that people around the world are there to support him and other men like him.
Keep your head up mate
Watched this episode and was easily the most gripping one so far. Not going to lie my throat tightened and the eyes went a couple of times hearing what this hero has gone through. The way these people get used up by the government and spat out is disgusting. More (something) needs to be done to support them financially and mentally. I just hope Craig goes on in life and enjoys the good things he has by his side now. Good luck and thank you!!
This is such an amazing conversation.
Thank you Craig for being so wonderfully open about your life and trauma!
I know people like Craig. I cherish them for who they are, not what they have done. All of them are solid, helpful in a heartbeat and understanding. They never want help unless life is on the line.
Wooooooow!! I suffer with CPTSD and rapid cycling Bi Polar. My CPTSD is from different traums, but I can massively relate. His brutal honesty has inspired me. Powerful !! Powerful share, Craig. Thank you !! Best episode by far for me Dodge !! 👏🏽❤
Kosovo talk starts @30:36 my shqipes
Faleminderit shumë
Massive respect for this guy, I suffer from PTSD and listening to him talk about it and especially ''the sadness'' resonates with me massively.
Excellent interview,i served in kosovo in 2000 and diagnosed PTSD in 2016 can relate with everything he says .
Ian - Please drop me a DM on instagram.com/Dodge.Woodall as would love to hear your story 👍🏼👍🏼
Fantastic interview. Great story telling by Craig also. Kosovo sounds absolutely horrendous!🤯😱
Outstanding Dodge. One of your best podcasts.
Dodge, I've seen several other podcasts with Craig in.
For some reason, you manage to extract more out of Craig than the others.
A pure, raw emotion that had several lumps in my throat mate.
Craig, you're a f*cking legend mate. Please stay strong.
Dodge, keep on sending it mate. ❤❤❤
Your channel is pure essence mate.👍👏💪
Kind words mate and much appreciated 🙏💛
One of the best pod casts yet. And despite what’s been said in my eyes, he is a hero, whether he’s lost limbs or not he’s fighting for our country.. one of many, what an inspiration to most Fairplay to that man and everything he’s going through. I’m glad this topic has been brought up. It needs to be highlighted more and more. HELP needs to be given. Well done sir. Gary
Just amazing! Such a humble fella. I struggle with mental health issues so have some insight into the "black dog". That being said, I have no idea what Craig must deal with on a daily basis. a MASSIVE thank you to you Craig for your service. And thank you for having the courage to meet with Dodge and share your experiences so honestly.
My thanks also to you Dodge. What a session that was..... Brilliant!
My God , what a powerful, sad and immensely interesting podcast . Thank you Dodge for putting this together. My prayers are with Craig and his family.
Wow that was profound , two fantastic blokes chatting with a real sense of listening! Amazing stuff, I had tears throughout listening to Craig and the last few minutes showed how you(Dodge) really take in the impact that Craig’s story has. You looked emotional as I am sure the majority of watchers felt watching this one, myself included. All the best to you Craig.
I’ve read the comments and am going to say the same thing , what a great interview . Craig was very down to earth , not glorifying any of his roles he played in the army. You can’t help but feel sorrow for the guy and be disappointed at the lack of help veterans get.
Genuinely moved by this man. What a great interview... Brilliant way to end the year in tears typing this. Amazing 🧡
This is probably your most powerful interview yet Dodge. Simply mesmerising stuff. I’m struggling to put into words what I’m feeling watching Craig speak. The man’s an absolute hero and it’s a travesty our hero’s are cast off when the forces are done with them.
180 episodes Dodge and you probably won’t come across another one like it. Unbelievable post cast, Craig would have definitely gained something from this! Massive respect to you and Craig what a top bloke.
Agree Oli and this episode was on another level. Soooo powerful 💛
One day Craig will take a compliment. Such a humble fella. Respect him 100%.
This man is so brave not in war but in life bought tears to my eyes well done Dodge for this brilliant podcast
Top top bloke. Incredible story. Tragic that hes been let down by brass and the authorities. His mental scars must be horrendous. Bought a tear to my eye listening to the final 3rd of the podcast. Unbelievable bloke
I have been in pain 33+ years...I attempt to control that little voice in my head with giving my point of view, in arguing my point of view..strongly. Good luck to you.
Many young guys in our local secure MH facility dealing with the issue of combat..trying to stay fit also with PTSD. One cannot imagine what they have seen. The Government need to support guys who have given all for treatment. Plus access to immediate care, not that long queue.
These guys need our help....they protected us.
Powerful interview. Absolutely disgusting how veterans are treated when they leave. We have a disgusting government who aren't worth having a dust-up in the car park for, let alone joining the army for. What a guy. I wish Craig all the best and hope he keeps going and finds some peace. Brilliant interview and very powerful message.
There's something special about Craig. Can't describe it. Engaging, humble, reserved and I'd imagine a friend for life if you were allowed in. Find your purpose Craig
I have been diagnosed with PTSD and this talk helped at a pretty low time for me. Thanks man.
Thats one ,if not the most powerful podcast/interview, ive ever listen too , good luck to you Craig and thank you for all that you have done .
Oh my lord, the most powerful and emotional show on your channel Dodge.
I’m a 60 yr old male (man’s man as they say) I’m in tears listening to Craig.
I went through what I thought was personal trauma in my younger years. Abusive father etc. No, I have had a charmed life in comparison.
Something HAS TO BE DONE to help these veterans. MOD should be made to watch this or better still talk to Craig. He is not alone in his suffering. He has built his own defence system to deal with the demons. This should be done by our government and not alone.
My heart goes out to him, Tania and every other ex serviceman suffering with this terrible illness.
WOW what a story. Keep it up Dodge, keep em coming. I run a pub in Yorkshire and tell everyone to watch you and your guests.
Craig, you are a hero and a living legend
Amazing interview....honest and vulnerable. Thanks for sharing. And you are NOT vile mate. You are human. Stay strong, and don't play with that gun. ...been there 3 times myself. Still here...still struggling...but it'll all be worth it.
Dodge, what a powerful show that was. I understand what Craig was talking about from Kosovo and Iraq. The memories that never leave and haunt you. thank you for the great show.
What an episode! As a veteran I can empathise with some of Craig’s journey, leaving an institution like the military having given your all and then some in Craig’s case to then be abandoned, unsupported and scrambling to find real purpose is a bitter pill to swallow. I hope this man find peace. A nod to Dodge, you handled the interview with such care mate. Thank you 🙏🏻
This was an amazing interview. Credit to both of you, and really powerful
It just goes to show we know nothing about what our armed forces go through. These are humans with genuine human emotions.
SF destroyed my best friend and left him to cope. He loved his work then one day they decided his ptsd was too bad to carry on but the aftercare was useless. His life was SF and they stripped him of his personality and everything. He progressed from Royal to SF really quick because they saw he was exactly who they needed but as I say discarded him when he was “no use” to them. It was heartbreaking
I can’t express how proud and thankful I am of Craig and his troops. I won’t insult him by saying I understand what he’s gone through.
Suicide ideation is horrific but very few ppl actually speak up. Good on him and well done to his amazing wife.
Nothing but sheer respect, to him. A true hero. Big hugs 🤗 to his wife and family. 💞
Wow love this.
I served in kosovo in 99. I did the meleneum tour with the green jackets
I still have flashbacks now.
And can still smell the smell of that country now.
I havnt spoke to my parents in 20 years because they said thats what you signed up for so man up and deal with it.
Wow that hurt me you poor guy. You love your parents but you don't have to like them. Sorry they are putting you through this rubbish. Stay strong sending you happy thoughts. One day at a time...... don't forget....
Thank you for your service sir! It’s thanks to people like you that I am able to go back there and live in peace. I was 13 when I fled the country in 99. I remember everything. I have flashbacks too and it can be very difficult to deal with. I hope you’re doing well, and thank you again!
What an incredible guy and interview
Very emotional episode!
Craig is a very humble man, a real legend in his own life time and an inspiration to us all! The armed forces as a whole has let down our heroes, men and women going beyond their expectations and giving their lives, bodies and souls - pure inspiration to everyone! Keep strong, support each other and look after family and friends! Thanks for sharing!!
Legend of a man, proper peoples champ hope you're keepin well Craig mate
Real intense episode this one.
Wow! Raising awareness, laying himself bare. What an outstanding human being you are Craig.
Excellent work as always Dodge
Watch it all!
You really gripped my heart and soul.
Can’t even imagine what you been trough.
But one thing do i know and that is depression and PTSD, i also live with it.
I wish the best for you and all others out there whom suffer from this!
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I suffer from PTSD. My mum was murdered in 2018 by a jealous ex. He beat her to death with his hands and other objects lying about.
I wasn’t there obviously but it’s completely ruined my life. I’ve been trying to rebuild it but it’s fucking hard man.
This is hands down the most real and raw program on the Internet.....i tip my hat to everybody involved 👏.....what a story what a scar to live with .
I appreciate you Craig for what you’ve done and continue to do. Thank you for your service from a fellow vet across the pond. Not sure if someone could get the info to Craig, but we have a lot of good PTSD breakthroughs going on that US vets are using. From retreats using psychedelics to other alternatives. There are groups helping vets with the cost to get it done too. It’s beneficial
Stay strong Craig, don't give up, please find another therapist, there will be one that will be perfect for your PTSD. You are so strong refuse to allow that voice to dictate your life. Your amazing wife needs you as does your daughter, they would be nothing without you. sending you loving energy,God bless you.
Can I start by saying thank you Craig for your service to our country. I am so proud our country makes blokes like yourself. Big up to what you are striving for. My dad is ex household cavalry and his story resonates with yours. I am in front line services like you mention, seen some graphic shit. So feel a real affinity to what you describe on this pod, but nothing will compare to what you went through.
Seen few of Craig’s podcast. Have family that was in the marines and did the same
Roles as Craig and was on the same tours. He Tells no lies and is a hero and a great man well done again can see the pain and passion in the man well done again dodge ❤
There is a group in the States called Ride to Recovery and they help various ex military who are having issues such as Criag. I went out on one of their events as a ride helper (Mountain Biking in the Blue Diamond area just outside Las Vegas), it was really interesting to hear their stories (I'm ex RAF), Randy Courture the MMA athlete was also riding as he was an ex-US Army Sergeant. A lot of those guys got relief from the rides they did and people had varying issues such as missing limbs to PTSD. Craig will be excellent in anything he does as he's one of those genuine people.