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riderinthestorm

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67. Please don't think that your only option is the military. I hate seeing people feeling forced

Tue Feb 18, 2014, 11:33 PM

Feb 2014

Its not for everyone.

Besides, its dangerous. Losing your life might be easier than living maimed.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/21/beyond-the-battlefield-afghanistan-genital-injuries_n_1335356.html

The military is amputating 1 - 2 penis' per day from battlefield injuries. Think wisely before you decide to enlist and only do so if you are committed to being a warrior.

For some people being a warrior is truly their destiny.

But to be forced into it because there's nothing else?

Please. Try to see a counselor before you make rash decisions.

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My life is in ruins. [View all] minivan2 Feb 2014 OP

I don't have a job either abelenkpe Feb 2014 #1

School counselors office. NOW. aquart Feb 2014 #2

What state are you in? shraby Feb 2014 #3

California minivan2 Feb 2014 #5

Try the California forum KamaAina Feb 2014 #39

I am so very sorry to hear that. SamKnause Feb 2014 #4

Do what aquart says. Control-Z Feb 2014 #6

^^^^^^ What aquart said! postulater Feb 2014 #7

Talk to a live human who loves you. Call them now. Talk it through. Squinch Feb 2014 #8

What Aquart said, school counselor NOW nadinbrzezinski Feb 2014 #9

Minivan, how are you doing? Squinch Feb 2014 #10

You could try... Lost_Count Feb 2014 #11

Minivan is NOT Cannon Fodder PowerToThePeople Feb 2014 #12

Much better to have a "life in ruins"... Lost_Count Feb 2014 #16

"life" is the key word there. eom PowerToThePeople Feb 2014 #17

*pats self down* Lost_Count Feb 2014 #23

Over 6000 veterans do not PowerToThePeople Feb 2014 #31

Different mindsets I suppose... Lost_Count Feb 2014 #37

Care to edit? Your post doesn't make sense. morningfog Feb 2014 #63

Think harder... Lost_Count Feb 2014 #68

Write better. You could make sense: morningfog Feb 2014 #69

Context and point were clear... Lost_Count Feb 2014 #70

I asked for clarification, you acted pompous and self-righteous. morningfog Feb 2014 #71

Call me Shaun... Lost_Count Feb 2014 #72

The military's averaging 1 - 2 penis amputations/day riderinthestorm Feb 2014 #66

The military can be a noble and rewarding career JJChambers Feb 2014 #27

Or you can get your legs blown off. Lex Feb 2014 #28

So? JJChambers Feb 2014 #29

You point of view and that's fine. Lex Feb 2014 #34

Sorry, but your post is awful! yeoman6987 Feb 2014 #35

Yeah -- Join the U.S. Army and sacrifice yourself in service to corporate plunder ... Arugula Latte Feb 2014 #42

I'm sorry minivan2 Feb 2014 #46

You risk your life every day just walkin' around... Lost_Count Feb 2014 #48

I really appreciate you doing that for me minivan2 Feb 2014 #49

Well... Lost_Count Feb 2014 #51

My friend was considering the Army some years ago when he was in your situation. I tblue37 Feb 2014 #56

I've never had any interest in the Navy, Coast Gaurd, Marines, or Army. minivan2 Feb 2014 #57

A stint in the Peace Corps is no walk in the park, but as long as you understand what you tblue37 Feb 2014 #59

Please don't think that your only option is the military. I hate seeing people feeling forced riderinthestorm Feb 2014 #67

Are you an army recruiter? morningfog Feb 2014 #64

You really don't have to LittleBlue Feb 2014 #50

Also I want to point out minivan2 Feb 2014 #60

Second bit of advice... Lost_Count Feb 2014 #62

I was pretty much where you are once and it sucks Big Time. WillowTree Feb 2014 #13

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You can do it MrScorpio Feb 2014 #15

Where are you minivan?? Check in... riderinthestorm Feb 2014 #18

please report back.... steve2470 Feb 2014 #19

How old are you, minivan2? MrMickeysMom Feb 2014 #20

Things can turn around tomorrow, you could meet someone with a connection Tom Rinaldo Feb 2014 #21

Join the military MO_Moderate Feb 2014 #22

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Thanks MO_Moderate Feb 2014 #33

We are on the same page... Lost_Count Feb 2014 #41

40 years ago I was homeless gwheezie Feb 2014 #24

That's what I remember college being all about NM_Birder Feb 2014 #25

So sorry, what do you do? What can you do? Bennyboy Feb 2014 #26

It's a matter of perspective... TampaAnimusVortex Feb 2014 #32

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I'm not going to try to give you advice, just know that you are not alone in your problems Fumesucker Feb 2014 #40

Sure do wish we'd hear from you again, minivan. WillowTree Feb 2014 #43

Not screwed, just at a down moment. ladyVet Feb 2014 #44

Hey everybody it's me again minivan2 Feb 2014 #45

That's good... MrMickeysMom Feb 2014 #47

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Get angry. Get involved. But don't give up. MannyGoldstein Feb 2014 #55

Obama will save you. bigwillq Feb 2014 #61

Well, I took a step back today. minivan2 Feb 2014 #73