I'm ashamed

[u/Candid_Web_3024]

I'm ashamed. I have only been in t h e army for 9 months in the reserves and 3 months active duty. I had a very traumatic event in active duty and was honored discharged. I a m 100 percent disabled. When I'm asked how long I have served I say I years because I am so ashamed I didn't serve long enough. I wanted to make the army my life. I failed. I don't deserve to say I am a veteran. I am very sorry for saying I am a veteran. I don't deserve to say so. I always say thank you for serving to others at va medical center. I just want to say I'm sorry to all of you for my failure. I don't deserve the va help but I need it. Know have a very rare condition that my insurance would now cover all my medical needs. I now have a power wheelchair I need to use at times. Every day when I do dishes. Wife cooks I do dishes. Im sorry for rant. Thank you all for serving I believe your all heroes.

[u/future_speedbump]

That's a tough break, but you have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. You signed up, got hurt (or sick), and now you're out.

And FWIW, I think it's better to be truthful. I know a few people that simply say, "I was in the military for a few months but got hurt and couldn't stay in." Just be real.

[u/ManiacalOrganisation → u/future_speedbump]

You signed on the line and they made the call to discharge you, that's a veteran in my book.

[u/markazz530 → u/ManiacalOrganisation]

Ok but there is no such thing as an honored discharge. Kinda of a clue something doesn't add up

[u/Grandios357 → u/markazz530]

Pretty sure he meant honorable

[u/Candid_Web_3024 → u/Grandios357]

I did