Antarctica 2009

[ArcticWolf]

First I would like to thank Bombardier for the excellent information on PTSD. It's the best information - clear and concise - I've seen outside of books and professional websites on the subject.

I've just recently started to take a small step to finding out whether I have PTSD or not. Just finding the courage to get help has taken me years.

I'm going to do a walk for two charities raising awareness on child abuse and PTSD. I'm planning for it to take place in 2009 in Antarctica, during the Antarctican winter.

I know it seems a 'tad' crazy, but I truly believe that if I can survive what life's thrown at me so far, then I can survive the coldest and harshest environment on earth. I think all it takes is planning, preparation and being slightly nutty. :)

To prepare I'm setting myself a few other challenges in cold environments, plus there is a number of things I need to learn before I can actually do the walk in Antarctica, which is why it's not sooner.

I will let you know more and put the website link on here, closer to the event.

[Bombardier]

I know it seems a 'tad' crazy

How can something be crazy if benefits the causes you have highlited, and that includes your cause.

Go for it girl, we are right behind you.

Ok maybe not right behind you, far toooooo cold dontcha know :eek: sal;

[ArcticWolf]

Thank you for your kind words. sal;

It's funny how when I mention my goal to anyone who is (ex-/)military I get lots of support.

But when I mention it to someone who has always been a civvie, then I get looks of disbelief and get treated like I'm out of my mind (which I am, but that's beside the point ;) ).

Anyway, will let you know more about my objectives at a later stage.

[watty]

It's funny how when I mention my goal to anyone who is (ex-/)military I get lots of support.

But when I mention it to someone who has always been a civvie, then I get looks of disbelief and get treated like I'm out of my mind (which I am, but that's beside the point ;) ).



Nothing unusual in that Arctic Wolf, its just a fact that they have never and probably never will, see life for real. They are civvies and as such live a cosseted life and leave the real world activities to the likes of "us".
Go for it and good luck with your venture.
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