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I JUST GOT HOME FROM WORK AND READ THE POSTS.

I AM SOOOOO SORRY FOR THE WAY I ACTED.

I SINCERLY APPOLOGIZE.

I WAS HAVING A BAD DAY.

NOT THAT IT MAKES IT ALRIGHT TO TAKE IT OUT ON THE PEOPLE WHO ARE TRYING TO HELP ME.

I DIDNT MEAN TO TAKE IT OUT ON ANY OF YOU.

I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE POST WAS HARD TO READ.

WINGS I APPRECIATE THAT YOU BROKE IT UP AND MADE IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO READ.

I ALSO APPRECIATE ALL THE WONDERFUL KIND WORDS AND SINCERE CONCERN FOR ME

THAT PEOPLE POSTED.

I FIND THIS SIGHT TO BE SO OVERWHELMINGLY HELPFUL.

I WOULD NEVER WANT TO JEOPRODIZE THAT.

I HOPE THAT EVERONE I HAVE OFFENDED CAN ACCEPT MY APPOLOGY.

TANKERJOE0

SEMPER FIDELIS !!!!! (ALWAYS FAITHFUL)

***THE FEW THE PROUD THE MARINES***

NOT AS LEAN BUT STILL AS MEAN.

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Good. Glad to see you "Marine-Up".

We all, in our own ways, have "ups and downs", some more openly than others. I need to remind myself of that, often.

"It is cold and we have no blankets.

The little children are freezing to death.

My people, some of them, have run away to the hills, and have no blankets, no food; no one knows where they are-perhaps freezing to death.

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In time, you will find that Hadit members take care of each other. No matter what, no matter who, no matter what branch. They take care of each other. We all "get" the PTSD. Even if some of us don't have it, we still know it, in one way or another.

We should be angry, but kind; demanding, but polite; and firm but soft-spoken.

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Yes we call each other Fambly a phrase made up to describe Haidt Members by Kim who was married to MT Skull who won 100% with retro after over 20 years of fighting the VA. She was also known as the third party who hired a lawyer to win but not long after this happened the VA closed that loophole.

Veterans deserve real choice for their health care.

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Tankerjoeo, I sent you another PM, there is no apology necessary, we all know what PTSD can do to a Vet when it sticks up it's ugly head. I wish you luck in your claim and pray you stick around as there is untold help, advice and encouragement here at HADIT, I for one am glad you found this site.

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Its okay, we each are veterans & family by draft or choice thanks to Uncle. Kudos Wings and all.

Best to ya,

Cg'up! (nearly 2009!whoa!)

For my children, my God sent husband and my Hadit family of veterans, I carry on.

God Bless A m e r i c a, Her Veterans and their Families!

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Many here have PTSD & other problems that we have fought with the VA for years. When we ended up at Hadit, we found a home. Even after 100%, not a lot changes except the money. We all need someone to bounce our ideas & problems off. The meds & groups can help, but I don't miss a day at Hadit. Even if I don't post for days it is reassuring to have this site & the many veterans & Fambly members to back you. Not one of us can take credit for winning our claims or dealing with the VA without help from someone. The knowledge at this board would put the VARO to shame. This is great place to get help, also to blow off steam. That saves many of us from raising hell with the VA, which is not a good idea.

Good Luck,

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