Reefing saved my life

[Gonzo74]

I am interested in sharing my experience of reefing as a way to cope with combat PTSD. It has really changed my life. I spent 21 years in some
of the Army’s toughest units and at one point was close to ending my own life. This “hobby” saved my life.

I was thinking about writing an article. Can anyone tell me how to submit one?

Also, let’s share our experience. How many of you have gone through something unimaginable and/or horrible and turned to reefing as a way to escape and processes things? How many of you are willing to share how this has helped you?

It may not even have to be something extreme. How has reefing helped you through something?

 

[motortrendz]

That's awesome man. Glad your with us!!

 

[JoshH]

I am interested in sharing my experience of reefing as a way to cope with combat PTSD. It has really changed my life. I spent 21 years in some
of the Army’s toughest units and at one point was close to ending my own life. This “hobby” saved my life.

I was thinking about writing an article. Can anyone tell me how to submit one?

Also, let’s share our experience. How many of you have gone through something unimaginable and/or horrible and turned to reefing as a way to escape and processes things? How many of you are willing to share how this has helped you?

It may not even have to be something extreme. How has reefing helped you through something?

@Seawitch might be able to help you out with the article aspect. Very happy to see you have worked through things and are still here :) I've been through certain things at work and reefing has definitely helped me work through these incidents as well.

 

[Gonzo74]

Thanks! I count my blessing every day!

That's awesome man. Glad your with us!!

 

[PanchoG]

Stay with us!

Reefing has helping me with my anxiety disorder, keep me focus and eased my mind.

I ran a thread a bit connected with this.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/what-do-you-enjoy-the-most-as-a-reefer.642400/

 

[Gonzo74]

Thanks for sharing @PanchoG! We share similar views.

 

[Auquanut]

I absolutely urge you to pursue your article. As a career Navy man I've seen and done things that will affect me for the rest of my life. I'm sure nothing along the lines of what you've been through. I think it's HUGELY important that you get your story out there. If you can help even one of our veterans cope with PTSD, you've done something amazing. You could even save a life. God bless.

 

[Gonzo74]

@Seawitch might be able to help you out with the article aspect. Very happy to see you have worked through things and are still here :) I've been through certain things at work and reefing has definitely helped me work through these incidents as well.

I have had times that even my therapist was not able to help and reefing was my out. Aside from my amazing and supportive family, I would say my reef has been my second biggest life saver, and, it is always there.

Does anyone get “tank sick” when they are on vacation? I do! I mean, I love vacations but there is something soothing about coming home to your reef and watching it thrive.

 

[Gonzo74]

I absolutely urge you to pursue your article. As a career Navy man I've seen and done things that will affect me for the rest of my life. I'm sure nothing along the lines of what you've been through. I think it's HUGELY important that you get your story out there. If you can help even one of our veterans cope with PTSD, you've done something amazing. You could even save a life. God bless.

Thanks @Auquanut ! I will share, just need to figure out how to post it after I write it.

Thank you for your service!

 

[Gonzo74]

@Seawitch might be able to help you out with the article aspect. Very happy to see you have worked through things and are still here :) I've been through certain things at work and reefing has definitely helped me work through these incidents as well.

@Seawitch , how does one post an article?

 

[AnemoneBay]

Thank you for your service!!

 

[JoshH]

@Seawitch , how does one post an article?

#MODS might know as well :)

 

[Gonzo74]

Thank you for your service!!

Thanks @AnemoneBay ! It was one heck of a ride. It was an honor to serve.

 

[Crabs McJones]

#MODS might know as well :)

The above is correct, contact @Seawitch she handles all the articles:)

 

[vetteguy53081]

#MODS might know as well :)

theres an article thread. Go to "new article" and start submission

 

[Katrina71]

@dantimdad I know you'll want to read this.

 

[Gonzo74]

Thank you everyone. @Crabs McJones , I found it! I thought the article would need to be vetted before posting. Guess I just submit it and someone else will Vet it after?

 

[Crabs McJones]

Thank you everyone. @Crabs McJones , I found it! I thought the article would need to be vetted before posting. Guess I just submit it and someone else will Vet it after?

Correct. You can submit the article, but seawitch will take care of it.

 

[Gonzo74]

Correct. You can submit the article, but seawitch will take care of it.

@Crabs McJones Thank you very much. I appreciate everyone’s support!

 

[Gonzo74]

#MODS might know as well :)

Thank you!