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sgtusmcrec0n
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Hello Im Will. I'm a small town country boy from Ohio. I'm a Ret. combat wounded U.S Marine. I was injured and paralyzed for just over 31 moths during the 1st ground battle of Operation Desert Storm, the battle of Al Khafji in 1991. I've learned to live for today not tomorrow or yesterday. I also served as a Tier 1 Operator for Blackwater and Triple Canopy (Constellis Group). After being in a coma for 6 weeks, 23 surgries, (2 life saving) I began writing poems, quotes and music as a way to heal from the pain of loss. Some years later to be diagnosed with cPTSD, TBI x2, Prolonged Grief Disorder(PGD), Social Axiety and more. Little did I know I was suffering from a deep moral injury. The sad truth is, society has placed a stigma on combat veterans and overall mental health. Education and understanding is key. Not judging, placing stigma or labels on people who are struggling with mental health. We all have a past, we all have demons. Most of all, WE ALL HAVE FEELINGS. Writing was and continues to be my path and outlet to healing. It has been my way of pulling myself from some very dark place in my mind, body and soul. I have a service dog, a 1 year old, black lab named Harley. Harley has been my saving grace. I enjoy playing my guitar, writing poems and music. I have a page on tiktok Danger Close ;IGY6, which is a non-profit I started in effort to end veteran suicide and veteran homelessness which is at epidemic proportions. I enjoy riding my Harley MC anytime the weather allows. I have seen and done a lot in 55 years. I never thought my poems were good, just average at best. I like to believe I'm a humbled writer and I am always willing to accept input, constructive criticism on way to better my work. Thank you all in advance for allowing me to be here among all the great writers. It truly is a blessing. May God bless you, your family. May God guide your hand and hearts as you write.