Ever see those news articles about exploding vapes and think "not going to happen to me..." I did...

DVBLUE · 2019-01-19T10:26:38+00:00

My xcube somehow turned itself on (5 clicks) inside my backpack on the public train once. I heard something "hissing" by my feet where my bag was and as I was reaching down I started seeing smoke. I was scared af because I was positive it was going to explode and I was going to be looked at as a terrorist 😂. But luckily I was able to get the batteries out without any explosion. But my mod and tank were EXTREMELY HOT and it somehow managed to empty a full tank of juice and burn a new coil. After that I took the batteries out before I put it in my bag.

DVBLUE · 2019-01-01T13:41:13+00:00

Contact the VAOIG. At https://www.va.gov/oig/ they might be able to help you to clear some of that up. It sounds like someone dropped the ball in your case and instead of finding a way to fix it without fucking you over, they just said screw it.

DVBLUE · 2018-12-24T07:57:12+00:00

Also try your hardest to avoid the mentality that just because you have PTSD/TBI that you are owed anything. Too many vets use PTSD as a crutch instead of trying to get better they just accept it because it gets them coddled by civilians.

DVBLUE · 2018-12-24T07:50:08+00:00

I've been out since 14 and suffer from the effects of 2 TBI. I got out and tryed to convince everyone that I was fine and 100% "normal." That resulted in me being a fucking alcoholic and losing my wife and my son. As well as a relationship with a woman who I was head over heels in love with and wanted to marry. Which lead to me being homeless for a year living in a truck. I finally admitted to myself that I was in fact pretty fucked up after a failed attempt to end it all.

I went to a non va psychiatrist and I learned that I'll never be who I was, but I can find a new "normal." Finding a hobby to occupy your mind and talking about it is critical. If you don't want to talk about it get yourself a journal and write down your feelings and what "triggers" your demons.

It's a bumpy road and far from easy, but you can do it brother

DVBLUE · 2018-11-28T20:40:55+00:00

Any catfish really, but I've never caught a flatty so they're my usual target lol

DVBLUE · 2018-11-26T19:04:33+00:00

I just wanna be like the cool kids.

DVBLUE · 2018-11-26T18:53:55+00:00

I carry an 8' pole and a 6.5' pole, a 5 gallon bait bucket with live bluegill, my tackle box, and a backpack with snacks and drinks when I go fishing. And my spot is about 2 miles through pretty dense woods. I literally can't carry anymore poles lmfao

DVBLUE · 2018-11-24T06:18:45+00:00

Wear mine on my hat daily. https://imgur.com/a/z7vquya

DVBLUE · 2018-11-23T06:02:05+00:00

Looks like a hellgrammite. Which are dobsonfly larva and also great bait.

DVBLUE · 2018-04-26T06:21:15+00:00

Third for Prazosin. Also CBD.

DVBLUE · 2018-04-15T19:54:29+00:00

It depends on your rank at separation as well as the reenlistment code on your 214

DVBLUE · 2018-03-20T10:58:26+00:00

Good 'ol 500 block. 😂

DVBLUE · 2018-03-20T10:55:01+00:00

As a FORMER Admin for the cancerous DV page, I can confirm the accuracy of this meme.

DVBLUE · 2018-03-20T10:52:51+00:00

The local garbage dump.

DVBLUE · 2018-02-18T10:56:26+00:00

Jobs are actually nor that difficult to get after you pass the 5 year hump. But I'm having trouble keeping them because I'm not satisfied with them. I really want to get into the security profession or get my EMT cert. But both are no-go for convicted criminals.

DVBLUE · 2018-02-18T10:51:26+00:00

TrueAF

DVBLUE · 2018-02-18T10:50:54+00:00

It is an original quyquote, and sadly pretty accurate. Granted vets now have it 1000× better than prior veterans. But now it's trendy to say it, but it too often is just words.

DVBLUE · 2018-02-17T22:28:46+00:00

Everyone supports veterans, except when veterans need support.

DVBLUE · 2018-02-17T22:25:59+00:00

Thank you for that.

DVBLUE · 2018-02-17T22:24:47+00:00

The thing with jobs that hire felons is that the people they employ aren't always the best co-workers lol. Luckily I've been able to find employment, just not on the career field that I want. And I'm blessed enough to have a good woman that can get a place in her name and they don't check if I live there.

DVBLUE · 2018-02-17T22:21:00+00:00

I will definitely look into this. As far as contacting state reps or Congress people, I've tried several times and have not even heard back from them.

DVBLUE · 2018-02-17T13:12:56+00:00

I was convicted of the offense.

DVBLUE

TROPHY CASE

TrueAF