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Mental Health Support

BlueStreak

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2. I think most people understand that PTSD is a serious problem and not a personal weakness

Reply to Denninmi (Original post)

Sun Oct 13, 2013, 10:43 AM

Oct 2013

I bet those close to you already are aware and will be very supportive of you. Don't be afraid to talk about it.

PTSD is not weak character. It is a sign that a person has character -- Being affected by events or service is not a sign of weakness. it is a sign of humanity.

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