27 Dec 2024 16:13:13
Right lads and Eds, not Rangers related but I hope you'll indulge me for a minute or two. My mrs and I agreed that my goal for 2025 is to try and conquer situations that i'd normally be hesitant or uncomfortable being in, and whilst for the most part this is an anonymous site i find it hard to let my guard down and open up and often use humour as a shield making it difficult to build new friendships. Hopefully the eds don't mind posting this as it will help me alo"t. My names Scott and as some will know i served in the royal marines before being medically discharged against my will after being shot in a combat zone. I suffer with ptsd and depression after my best friend took his last breath and looked helplessly into my eyes as i held him. None of what i'm saying is designed for empathy nor sympathy. There is at least one other i know that has served perhaps more and i have complete respect. i'm writing this to humanise "the man behind the username and progress as a person. This can be an outlet for myself and others and nothing should ever be personal. I like and appreciate all of you and thankyou for making this what it is.
{Ed001's Note - I understand fully that it helps to talk about this stuff and if this helps you to deal with issues, then that takes priority over any conversation about football. A person's life is more important than a game. Nice to meet you Scott.}
27 Dec 2024 18:03:27
Thanks for sharing a part of your story Scott and thank you for serving as a marine and protecting our country. It’s intense to hear what you’ve had to endure but you’ve obviously been able to cope with things that take you out of your comfort zone on a serious level. So I say take on all the situations that make you uncomfortable or hesitant and treat them as a challenge. All the best mate.
27 Dec 2024 18:04:54
It's an absolute pleasure to meet you Scott, and I have now added you to my list of heros whom I have never met. Thank you for your service and thank you for sharing.
If you ever need to talk, let off steam, or spout a massive load of jimmy white for a laugh, then you know where we are.
27 Dec 2024 18:08:13
Thankyou Ed001, you too mate. Point is we all have demons and tough times, but being able to talk football and have a laugh here "is a great release, so lads, let's not take it too seriously because there's a lot of s***"e out there.
{Ed001's Note - well said mate. There are far more important things than footie and footie should be something purely to enjoy.}
27 Dec 2024 18:12:43
Good human post mate.
27 Dec 2024 18:13:22
Ger88 u have obviously went through more than the vast majority in life, I sincerely hope u get support from ex colleagues and military groups
By coming on here and talking to your wife imo you have taken massive steps forwards, never give up your challenges,
Take care and god bless.
27 Dec 2024 18:13:24
Scott, I can't begin to imagine what you've gone through but hopefully your decision to move forward works out for you. All the very best pal. Cheers, Gordon.
27 Dec 2024 18:21:35
Hi Scott.
You are one of the many unsung heroes in life who have put their life on the line for their Country and don’t get the recognition you and many others deserve.
I totally agree with you that this site ( superbly run by the brilliant Ed’s ) serves a variety of purposes for the many who use that.
P. S. great to hear you have a wonderful woman in the background supporting you every step off the way.
All the best for 2025 where I hope you achieve your goals. ?⚪️?.
27 Dec 2024 18:32:02
Thanks lads its a pleasure and apprecciate the kind words. It was a pleasure to serve queen and country but i'm no hero, i just done what had to be done and there's a lot i'm not proud of however opening up can be a massive weight off and cheers again lads. My life after service is good john com"pared to others but hopefully this will show others that talking is a great step and encourages anyone else to open up.
27 Dec 2024 18:37:51
I salute you for your for your bravery in service, but I salute you more for your honest concerning your well being. What you have given here is a shinning light for others to not hide behind how they feel.
Yes we fight, laugh, disagree like any other family. But when it comes to it we are one. God bless you my friend and thank you.
27 Dec 2024 18:46:20
Again no hero, and ss we can scratch off the talking jimmy white, that's been a given from day one ;) . And mrpotato, cheers mate shes a belter unfortunatly also a person but noones perfect mate lol.
27 Dec 2024 18:56:48
Ed probably rightly so put person above instead of my word. S"hes celtic through and through but i'm more concerned with what's under the colours she wears lol.
{Ed001's Note - that's the swear filter that changed it mate.}
27 Dec 2024 19:03:12
I also absolutely salute you Ger88 and you're a very brave man and you've came through a lot pal but it's good to share and talk and as well as back home, we on here will always be supportive of you mate ?The service you gave will never be taken for granted and you keep your chin up and continue posting and enjoying this site mate, we're all behind you, god bless ?.
27 Dec 2024 19:07:17
Its all good ed mate, shes been called worse.
{Ed001's Note - and I am sure all of it by you!}
27 Dec 2024 19:12:20
It’s great to have someone like yourself on this site. You are truly an inspiration to all around you. I’m glad you have a strong woman along side you.
Take care mate.
27 Dec 2024 19:36:42
Coops i just apprecciate the back and forth mate. We all have bad days and its always difficult to read a reply the wrong way but were all here cause we love the gers, except mabye coldo ;) . Flb good job she doesn't read this, don't want her head getting any bigger and ed i'm a gentleman i'd never insult her (to her face)
{Ed001's Note - that's not being a gentleman mate, that is just fear for your life!}
27 Dec 2024 19:51:38
Ger88 (Scott), pleasure to know a small part of your backstory bud, a load can be lighter when it's shared, I too recognise the mask you wear, humour is a great escape, however brief. We're here ready to listen if needed, small steps my friend small steps. ???.
{Ed001's Note - you should try a bit of humour one day too Spork..... ;-)
27 Dec 2024 20:04:59
When's Ed033 coming back, decent fella him, not like that other bloke?.
{Ed001's Note - I agree, he is a much better editor! That Ed001 is useless. They should get rid of him.}
27 Dec 2024 20:09:20
Ger88, you served, you were wounded, you saw things most people would never wish to encounter in their lives. On here you are a Bear, a fan and a good poster. Use this place to sound off any time you like mate, and if you can't find anyone to shout at, blame Tav! My best wishes to you.
27 Dec 2024 20:13:23
Love you too bud???.
{Ed001's Note - I know.}
27 Dec 2024 20:21:01
???lol.
27 Dec 2024 23:36:33
Scott, as a few have already said, you've taken a major step tonight by opening up online. This is a good site as it cover all sorts of emotions, we all deal with things in our own way, we will always be here with a friendly ear mate, you take care as The ED has said Life is more important than anything else.