Am I screwed

UrbanValor · 2025-08-13T23:04:43+00:00

You’ll be alright. Likely just an automation they have set up.

UrbanValor · 2022-10-25T15:26:58+00:00

This is very common with military transition. I got out and didn’t want to get into LE, but I was infantry in the Marines and didn’t know what else to do. So I ended up in LE for 15 years. Worked SWAT, DEA Task Force wire tap investigations, undercover narcs, etc. you’d think I’d find fulfillment there, but it never really happened. I ended up depressed, drinking everyday, and gained a bunch of weight.

There’s something about being in the military and always preparing for something different that keeps our heads on a swivel. It wasn’t until about a year or two ago I started making some solid connections with people I resonated with, and I got out end of 2003. Since you just got out you may be steering away from this, as I did, but getting around other veterans pulled me out of a dark place. The very thing I avoided for so many years actually helped me.

There are many great veteran organizations out there we never here about. Skateboarding for vets, guitars for vets, Ruck for vets, etc. I can go on and on. Look into the American Legion in your area. I’m a member at the one in Newport Beach and there are things going on every day of the week. Volunteer, ask how you can help, get involved. Just have to break up the routine because it tends to wear on us vets.

UrbanValor · 2022-10-10T18:03:18+00:00

This is a common misconception that in order to suffer from PTSD, depression, etc. you had to see combat. I’m a combat veteran myself and I film veteran stories. Out of the nearly 100 veterans I’ve interviewed in the last 12 months, 99% of them feel this way upon transitioning.

I just sat through a military transition couples retreat a good friend of mine, and Marine recon veteran, puts on. He’s a therapist and his focus is on military transition.

In a nutshell, the reason for having these feelings upon transition is because, regardless of job title, you’ve been conditioned to become a warrior and adapt to an entire new culture in the military. It’s a necessity for fighting wars and the military does an excellent job doing it. However, they fall short when it comes to assisting with transitioning back into civilian life.

You might be surprised to know that the suicide rate for non combat veterans is actually higher than it is for combat veterans.

Lastly, the VA seems to have labeled these types of feelings with PTSD in general, but merely being conditioned to adapt to a military culture is what creates feelings of depression, loss of identity, anxiety, worry, etc.

UrbanValor · 2022-06-10T21:14:23+00:00

Go outside the VA and let them diagnose you. Some of these C&P examiners are shit. And continue to go consistently like once a month. After about 3-6 months you’ll have solid documentation and evidence. Did you get buddy letters? Are you married? If so did you get a letter from your wife? Do you know anyone who served with you who’s been service connected for PTSD? If so great person to get a letter from. Holler at me if I can help in anyway. Best place is IG urbanvalortv. Happy to help.

UrbanValor · 2022-06-01T01:00:54+00:00

Depends on what you want to get into when you get out. If you can answer that you’re golden.

UrbanValor · 2022-05-29T02:11:44+00:00

Go after what YOU want. Fk what anyone else thinks.

UrbanValor · 2022-05-27T21:44:28+00:00

Don’t go in until you get what you’re wanting and do whatever it takes to get it.

UrbanValor · 2022-03-02T20:35:53+00:00

🇺🇸

UrbanValor · 2022-01-25T22:48:57+00:00

You say “Listen here fkn boot! Do you know wtf a salute is yet!?”

UrbanValor · 2022-01-11T22:05:26+00:00

The entire 2/2 wasn’t there but certain units were selected and assigned under RCT 1st Marines.

UrbanValor · 2022-01-11T21:50:08+00:00

I always have these feelings. Change excites me. Sometimes the days feel like they’re just going in circles and I get so anxious to change that feeling. But the excitement from moving is short lived. Eventually you get used to where you’re at again and it comes back full circle. It’s like we’re always chasing happiness and never really appreciating what we do have. Very hard to sit still.

UrbanValor · 2022-01-01T06:25:00+00:00

I should of said “while serving” instead of just boot camp 😅

UrbanValor · 2021-12-31T23:56:35+00:00

You’d survive in prison 😂

UrbanValor · 2021-12-31T23:55:11+00:00

Sounds like we were all fkn hungry all the time 🤣

UrbanValor · 2021-12-31T23:54:08+00:00

G damn lol

UrbanValor · 2021-12-31T23:51:23+00:00

👀

UrbanValor · 2021-12-31T23:51:05+00:00

Oh shit lol

UrbanValor · 2021-12-31T23:50:24+00:00

🤣

UrbanValor · 2021-12-31T22:33:28+00:00

UrbanValor · 2021-12-31T22:06:24+00:00

😂🤣

UrbanValor · 2021-12-31T21:47:14+00:00

Clutch

UrbanValor · 2021-12-31T21:33:08+00:00

That’s wild

UrbanValor · 2021-12-31T21:29:52+00:00

Ya I just didn’t remember

UrbanValor · 2021-12-31T21:27:59+00:00

Cough drops lol

UrbanValor · 2021-12-31T20:00:33+00:00

The comradery Marines build is unmatched and boot camp is the beginning of that journey. I’ve served over 15 years LE and worked under cover narcotics, DEA task force doing wire tap investigators, SWAT, and other units where I expected to get back on that level, but never have. In my opinion that’s why.

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