You were not alone then, and you are not alone now. There are 20 million vets who would give their lives for you. PLEASE, don't take yours.
After a traumatic experience, it's normal to feel frightened, sad, anxious, and disconnected. But if the upset doesn't fade and you feel stuck with a constant sense of danger and painful memories, you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can seem like you'll never get over what happened or feel normal again.
 
This is why we have created the "buddy-buddy" program.  Veterans like you, that have shared a similar experience or trauma in one of our nations many conflicts, are available to talk with you openly and privately and help you deal with issues associated with your experience.
 
If you are struggling, if you are in pain, if you just need to talk, please call.
 
Veterans Affairs Support Resources
          Veterans Crisis Hotline  1 (800) 273- 8255   press "1"
          Veterans CHAT  www.veteranscrisisline.net 
          Veterans TEXT   838255

Veterans Peer Support Group 
Post 9676 is a member of a Los Lunas/New Mexico VA Health Care - Veterans Peer Support Group
The purpose of this Veterans Peer Support Group is to provide opportunities for Veterans:

• To take control of their own recovery,

• To teach and support the learning skills needed to facilitate one's recovery,

• To inform Veterans of available services and resources,

• To help Veterans develop a sense of wellness and self-worth,

• To bring a unique perspective to the treatment teams they work with.

Link to: New Mexico Department of Veterans Services
Link to: Valencia County Assessors Veterans Outreach  
 
These two Organizations work together to provide the highest quality of care and the best quality of life for New Mexico Veterans and their families.