As a firefighter and soldier in Iraq, Tim Long was fueled by adrenaline. After years of battling PTSD and addiction, he's found a more peaceful purpose.
This sad story is probably all too common. His ability to keep falling yet refusing to accept an end to his story is amazing. Coupled with the sadness out of South Carolina today, yet another Screaming call for more mental health resources. I don't understand how people can not see the need, the value, the imperative for us all, as a society, to be taking care of the thing that makes us tick. Thank you for the continued alarms, Carrie.
So very important that in our collective human community we share our life stories (no matter where we are on the journey), listen to others, and offer a nonjudgemental ear. Such resilience, and a commitment for Tim to live each day one at a time. Thank you for sharing, and for identifying valuable community resources.
I pray Tom realizes how Brave & Strong he is to be able to face and tell his moving and so very sad story. I will pray for him to continue to help those who need his strength and story to move on in their lives as well.
Another casualty of senseless war. As the song say: when will we ever learn? Tim is still being a warrior fighting his own battle. I send light and love and healing to him and all those like him.
I keep wondering as I hear more and more stories like Tim’s if our military couldn’t do more or at least something different. What if everyone had to have a monthly mental health wellness check? During service and for a year or two after. Maybe you could get a bonus for showing up. My daughter lost a good friend to suicide. Navy seal. So senseless and way to frequent.
This sad story is probably all too common. His ability to keep falling yet refusing to accept an end to his story is amazing. Coupled with the sadness out of South Carolina today, yet another Screaming call for more mental health resources. I don't understand how people can not see the need, the value, the imperative for us all, as a society, to be taking care of the thing that makes us tick. Thank you for the continued alarms, Carrie.
So very important that in our collective human community we share our life stories (no matter where we are on the journey), listen to others, and offer a nonjudgemental ear. Such resilience, and a commitment for Tim to live each day one at a time. Thank you for sharing, and for identifying valuable community resources.
I pray Tom realizes how Brave & Strong he is to be able to face and tell his moving and so very sad story. I will pray for him to continue to help those who need his strength and story to move on in their lives as well.
Another casualty of senseless war. As the song say: when will we ever learn? Tim is still being a warrior fighting his own battle. I send light and love and healing to him and all those like him.
I keep wondering as I hear more and more stories like Tim’s if our military couldn’t do more or at least something different. What if everyone had to have a monthly mental health wellness check? During service and for a year or two after. Maybe you could get a bonus for showing up. My daughter lost a good friend to suicide. Navy seal. So senseless and way to frequent.
Onward, Tim! one step at a time.
Thank you, Carrie, for offering Tim's inspiring story.
Humbled by his strength inspire of all.
Keeping good thoughts for Tim and the many other men who came back with both physical and mental issues. A unending war.🌻
Keep going Tim! You are providing a path for others as you find your own way. Thank you for sharing his story Carrie
Now Tim has even more people pulling for him as he helps others by sharing his story with you. Go Tim!
Thanks fir sharing Tim’s story, Carrie. This is a very brave man.