Looneytunabin wrote:
Thank you Mike. I don't dimish my role, I just wish that I was able to participate in getting rid of some of our enemies. I have to admit, I really did enjoy my military service besides the MST I dealt with. I was homeless for 4 yrs. on and off living in my car and living in housing provided for homeless female Vets. I went through the PROGRAM 3 TIMES! LOL They know me really well at the American Lake VA. I dealt with the anger and pain for years. I was raped by 3 different individuals on 3 separate occasions when I was in England, but I never faced the truth of needing counseling. I have been fired from most of the jobs I've held, but I never ever blamed the Military. I was a Driving Instructor in LA, CA, I worked in the Sheriff Sub-station as Security at Universal Studios Hollyweird, I moved to WA. State in 92. I was a Para-Transit Driver In King County for 8 yrs. That was one of the most rewarding job I have ever had. I took Vets to the Columbian Way VA Hospital in Seattle, I had Down Syndrome people, people with mental disabilities and it made me feel like I was giving back to my community. But I just couldn't face going to counseling for my mental disability. I became homeless in 2014 when I was fired from The Muckleshoot Casino (Security). That is when I found out that God was trying to tell me something, GO GET COUNSELING!!!!! So here I am in Auburn, WA., serving food to other homeless people, knowing that at least I had a car to sleep in and that Auburn PD watched out for me when I slept in the Albertsons Parking lot on A St. Most of the PD knew me because I was the only female security officer who worked the Casino parking lot (Parking Security) from 2200 - 0600 in the morning. Sometimes they would drive through the parking lot looking for me and when they spotted me, drive by and wave (God had me covered), then they would leave. So, one day the Pastor who was helping me serve food to the other homeless people, asked me, "you're a veteran aren't you?" I said yes. He told me that American Lake VA was helping vets. Yeah well, they won't help me, I already tried at the big VA Hospital in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles. They turned me down just for basic health care. So, why should I try again, feeling helpless. He kept encouraging me to see and lo and behold, they did help me. After going through the "Program" 3 times (I'm the only one, LOL) and getting fired from more jobs, I finally applied for benefits. I love the people who helped me, Cindy W, Dave and Winston (who retired), they gave me hope. I'm crying because God is a merciful and compassionate God. I applied for benefits in 2015. In the mean time they gave me a voucher for section 8 housing and all vets get first choice. The last job I held was in August 2015 and OF COURSE I WAS FIRED. I moved into my new apartment on Jan 20th 2016. In Feb 2016 I was awarded benefits. Received a lump sum and went directly to the Kia Dealership and bought me a Brand New 2016 Kia Optima and I donated my litte red Chevy Aveo to the Veterans of America people. They sold my little home for more than they or I thought they would and the money went toward other homeless vets. I am at 100% payment and 70% disability. I even put a few thousand down for the female Army vet who is now the House Manager at the house I stayed in while I was homeless. She now has a 2014 Kia Forte. She helped me when I needed it and now it was my turn to help her. We are BFFs now. This lady got to blow up a Tank, got to throw hand grenades and other stuff that I wasn't able to do in the Air Force. Well, I did get to fire an M-16 but only once. Sure would have loved to blow up a Tank! LOL I am now getting counseling every other Tuesday and I can face the demons that were chasing me for years. But, God is the reason I haven't lost my sanity besides PTSD, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION. BUT YOU HAVE TO BE A "LITTLE" DISTURBED TO LIVE IN THIS DAY AND AGE. Like I said Mike, just because there might be some bad apples in the bunch, doesnt mean they're all bad. I still love the Military and I will SUPPORT MY FELLOW ACTIVE, RETIRED AND VETERAN MILITARY TILL MY DYING DAY! MUCH LOVE! SEMPER FI & OORAH JJ
Thank you Mike. I don't dimish my role, I just wi... (
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Good for you for not giving up.Many have given up after enduring much less.This country helps so many other people before many of our own,sadly.Our vets deserve so much more.