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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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A day i dread.
Ive felt physically sick. got through those in padt years but this'll be a big show i think being 100 years.
Ive been told some veterens from ww2 asked their doctorz to be drugged in tbe past, to spare being reminded.
I donate, but don't wear a poppy for the same reason.
In the past i would either fuck off abroad, get so pissed out of my head id be in a d*unken stupor.
Im lucky, my colleagues from the past wernt so, and have life changing conditions. Ive hearing damage but otherwise unscathed.
Reason I write this post is sky news did a topic on what they think of people who don't wear a poppy.
Dome don't agree with the wars we got involved with, me included, but if its a free country, surely those that choose not to take part should have tbeir decision respected?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't wear a poppy of any kind. I don't need to display that I care. I know I care and reflect it all year round in how I treat others.
I make a donation each November to Help For Heroes. One of my grandfathers was always scarred by his experiences in WWII and that's always hurt me. That compels me to chip in financially in the hope it does a little to ease future burdens.
Best wishes to all of those touched by war, however that might be. Awful thing. |
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You can remember it how you like OP. I don’t think anybody really says anything different.
People come into criticism when they criticise people for wearing Poppy’s or are disruptive during events.
I have never seen anybody get any issues for not partaking. Millions don’t.
I’m sorry you feel insignificant. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Yeah i know its cowardly but thats me. Im a ckwardly small insignificant person and fine with it  
Why do you think that? "
Its a damn sight easier to run away from things than face them. After a lot of thought i came to that conclusion.
It's just the way i feel about myself.
Im not upset or emotional btw, |
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"Yeah i know its cowardly but thats me. Im a ckwardly small insignificant person and fine with it
Why do you think that?
Its a damn sight easier to run away from things than face them. After a lot of thought i came to that conclusion.
It's just the way i feel about myself.
Im not upset or emotional btw, "
Can relate to that, human nature to do so and have been there..
Does not make you a coward though..
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yeah i know its cowardly but thats me. Im a ckwardly small insignificant person and fine with it
Why do you think that?
Its a damn sight easier to run away from things than face them. After a lot of thought i came to that conclusion.
It's just the way i feel about myself.
Im not upset or emotional btw, "
Nobody's being a coward mate, its all about how we all individually deal with things. Its just our own coping mechanisms that's all.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Yeah i know its cowardly but thats me. Im a ckwardly small insignificant person and fine with it
Why do you think that?
Its a damn sight easier to run away from things than face them. After a lot of thought i came to that conclusion.
It's just the way i feel about myself.
Im not upset or emotional btw,
Can relate to that, human nature to do so and have been there..
Does not make you a coward though..
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I feel i have no influence over my life/destiny. Constantly being imposed on by others, having to put up with it.
The other day i hel a shop door open for a guy striding out the shop, and was followed by an assistant. Apparently i helped a shoplifter inadvertently.
The old me would gsve been after him but i thougjt, "fuck it" |
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I choose not to wear a poppy. I won't do something just because people say should. I would rather support the British legion in a quieter way and not wear a poppy to show the world I've put some money in the collecting tin.
Remembrance isn't just one day a year for many people. |
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"I choose not to wear a poppy. I won't do something just because people say should. I would rather support the British legion in a quieter way and not wear a poppy to show the world I've put some money in the collecting tin.
Remembrance isn't just one day a year for many people."
I think similarly. I was brought up to display my national pride and remembrance privately. I have been chastised for not wearing a poppy, and it's not on. My feelings are private and my own, and I donate as I feel appropriate. Freedom of belief and expression being part of what was fought for. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I choose not to wear a poppy. I won't do something just because people say should. I would rather support the British legion in a quieter way and not wear a poppy to show the world I've put some money in the collecting tin.
Remembrance isn't just one day a year for many people.
I think similarly. I was brought up to display my national pride and remembrance privately. I have been chastised for not wearing a poppy, and it's not on. My feelings are private and my own, and I donate as I feel appropriate. Freedom of belief and expression being part of what was fought for. "
I remember my 2 uncles. One killed in the Pacific and the other in Norway in ww2.
I think of them privately.
Ive had enough of it being shoved in my face az it were. On tv, parades getting donation boxes pushed my way, I've had enough
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I choose not to wear a poppy. I won't do something just because people say should. I would rather support the British legion in a quieter way and not wear a poppy to show the world I've put some money in the collecting tin.
Remembrance isn't just one day a year for many people.
I think similarly. I was brought up to display my national pride and remembrance privately. I have been chastised for not wearing a poppy, and it's not on. My feelings are private and my own, and I donate as I feel appropriate. Freedom of belief and expression being part of what was fought for. "
100% agree its a personal choice but above all we don't forget.
Unfortunately though that this time of year is not easy for some. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I feel guilty feeling this way, survivors guilt im told. ive no dependants
If I'd been killed to save someones family go through what i witnessed, then id be ok with that, but i got through unscathed apsrt from my hearing. thatz the way it is. Im a miserable bugger today lol
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By *ocks99Man
over a year ago
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"To be 'told' you should wear a poppy is going against the freedom that those people fought and died for.....
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This. Its your choice what you do, but I'm always mindful of those whose sacrafice gave us all that choice. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I feel guilty feeling this way, survivors guilt im told. ive no dependants
If I'd been killed to save someones family go through what i witnessed, then id be ok with that, but i got through unscathed apsrt from my hearing. thatz the way it is. Im a miserable bugger today lol
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Most of us are now grumpy old men OP  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I feel guilty feeling this way, survivors guilt im told. ive no dependants
If I'd been killed to save someones family go through what i witnessed, then id be ok with that, but i got through unscathed apsrt from my hearing. thatz the way it is. Im a miserable bugger today lol
Most of us are now grumpy old men OP "
lol |
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By *ojoTV/TS
over a year ago
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"I feel guilty feeling this way, survivors guilt im told. ive no dependants
If I'd been killed to save someones family go through what i witnessed, then id be ok with that, but i got through unscathed apsrt from my hearing. thatz the way it is. Im a miserable bugger today lol
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Respect to you my friend - and whilst I know it's easier said than done...
"Don't let the b*stards grind you down" Peace |
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I ware my poppy to remember my grandad and my uncles who served and for my friend killed in iraq ,and for all my friends serving ,every body rembers in different ways and some find it hard to cope with it ,nothing to be ashamed of x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I was made to wear one when I was in the army. Its wrong. I wear one now as ive a choice. Im no longer serving, im a civilian. X"
holy shit feisty minx, I don't recall seeing anything quite as good as that during my 22yrs |
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By *apmanMan
over a year ago
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" If I'd been killed to save someones family go through what i witnessed, then id be ok with that, but i got through unscathed apsrt from my hearing. thatz the way it is. Im a miserable bugger today lol
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'People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm them.'
Thank you for your service. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I wear mine with pride. I lost good mates and family in both world wars and korea. Also this year because the chairman of my local guards association passed away Sunday. |
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"I feel guilty feeling this way, survivors guilt im told. ive no dependants
If I'd been killed to save someones family go through what i witnessed, then id be ok with that, but i got through unscathed apsrt from my hearing. thatz the way it is. Im a miserable bugger today lol
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I think you would benefit from having a chat with someone the British Legion could help.
Guilt it natural.
The shoplifter story is funny mate. You held a door open with the best intentions. You should chuckle about it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I served my country for almost 12 years. I’ve seen the true horrors of war and come out the other side. There’s things I’ve seen that will haunt me for the rest of my days. I give monthly to serviceman’s charities but i always make a point of working over the rememberance peeiod. I served my country and was lucky to come home to my family. Good friends and colleagues didn’t. I will remember them in my own time and way. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I served my country for almost 12 years. I’ve seen the true horrors of war and come out the other side. There’s things I’ve seen that will haunt me for the rest of my days. I give monthly to serviceman’s charities but i always make a point of working over the rememberance peeiod. I served my country and was lucky to come home to my family. Good friends and colleagues didn’t. I will remember them in my own time and way. "
well said mate |
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