Veteran’s powerful message about asking for help

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Air force veteran Ian Fletcher says the hardest step was admitting he needed help. Now, with his loyal companion Twix by his side, he’s sharing a message every veteran needs to hear. Check out the full inspirational story this Remembrance Day, 11th November at TheSenior.com.au

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00:00Once I put my hand up, the amount of help that I have received, seriously, I cannot

00:09turn around and say, I've got no help. Because if you want the help, if you're thirsty for

00:14it, the help is helpful. You've only got to ask. And that's a big point that I'm trying

00:19to get out to veterans, is I'm not talking about information that I've read on a pamper,

00:25on a coffee table. I'm not talking about a university degree. I'm talking life experiences.

00:30I've been in the darkest place. I've been suicidal. And then I've realised that I'm worth fighting

00:36for. I've got something that's worth fighting for. In your darkest hours, you've only got

00:42to put your hand up and say, you know what, I'm going to give this a crack. Because, hate

00:46to say it, what have you got to lose? You're in a dark place, you're going to have a go

00:51of it, and you might surprise yourself. And I challenge everyone, take a moment out of

00:55your day, get a bit of paper, and just write down what you've achieved in 12 months. It

01:00can be anything. Write down, and I guarantee you it'll fill up both sides of the boat. It's

01:05an incredible journey, and I'm glad I'm still here.

01:21I'm glad I'm here. I'm glad I'm here. I'm glad I'm here. I'm glad I'm here. I'm glad I'm here.

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