It's a tough situation Stumpy, very tough.

After they are in the military, soldiers don't have much choice about whether they'll experience war. If they're sent, they're sent.

And those who grow up in abusive situations have little choice about it. I still feel guilt about what happened to me as a child. Logically, I know it was not my fault, but emotionally, I blame myself for going along with it, so to speak. Not telling.

Adults who have choices sometimes stick with jobs that create PTSD because they are called to do that work. They can do what must be done. Many of us couldn't do the work or would opt for easier, non threatening jobs. Salute to you for the work you've performed.