by Thomas Knight You didn’t mean to hurt anyone. That’s what the priest told us during the funeral Mass. It sounds good, at least. I’d love to ask Continue Reading
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Talk to me Johnny
This is a famous line from a famous movie. Col Troutman tells Johnny Rambo to talk to him, later in the movie Johnny does talk to him and describes Continue Reading
The Morning After I Killed Myself
by Meggie Royer Editor's Note: When I saw this article on imgur.com, I knew we had to run it on The Havok Journal. I got in contact with the author, Continue Reading
Raw Words from a Gold Star Sibling’s Heart: “But, My Soldier was a Hero Too”
by Mary Elizabeth Morgan, who remembers her only sibling, Sgt. Curtis F. Greene, who honorably served our country and died by suicide. _____ My Continue Reading
Battle for Your Buddy: Do Your Part
We’ve all had the briefings and been told what to look for: a dude stops caring, gives away all his cool crap, is full of resentment, drinks way Continue Reading
I Must Endure, I Must Live
by Anonymous The pain can be too much some days, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I think about ending the pain quite often. I have thought Continue Reading
Purpose & Connection: What Leaders Must Know About Suicide Prevention
by George Carty This first appeared in George Carty's blog on January 10, 2022 (and in The Havok Journal on April 29, 2022). It is republished here Continue Reading
“Empty Chairs”: By a Fellow Ranger
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on December 27, 2018, by a Ranger who wishes to remain anonymous, who was moved to write after the spate of Continue Reading
I am an addict.
Submitted by anonymous _____________ I am an addict. The first time someone tried to kill me I felt a flood of emotions. I felt fear. I felt Continue Reading
Acknowledging the Weight In The Rucksack: Improving Soldier Mental Health
May was mental health awareness month. If you are struggling and want to talk to someone, please reach out to local, regional, or national resources Continue Reading
For Veterans, Suicide–Not COVID–Is The Real Epidemic… Still
The COVID-19 coronavirus has crippled economies across the globe and killed over five million people worldwide. It is a true global pandemic affecting Continue Reading
My Son is One of the 22
by Jamey Ainsworth (Wednesday, September 8th, 2016) I do not intend to cause any additional pain to those involved. For some, this is still a very Continue Reading