03/06/2025
❤️
A Firefighter with PTSD fell into a hole and couldn’t get out. When a civilian walked by, the Firefighter called out for help, but the civilian yelled back, "Suck it up, dig deep, and drive on," then threw down a shovel. The Firefighter followed directions and dug that hole deeper.
Another stranger went by and the Firefighter called out for help again. The stranger said, "use the tools and online training that has been given to you", then threw down a bucket. The Firefighter used the tools and he dug the hole deeper still and filled the bucket.
A psychiatrist walked by. The Firefighter called, “Help! I can’t get out!”, so the psychiatrist tossed down some drugs and said, "Take this. It will relieve the pain and you will forget about the hole.” The Firefighter said, "thanks", and followed his advice, but when the pills ran out he was still in the hole.
A well-known psychologist rode by and heard the Firefighters cries for help. He stopped and asked, “How did you get there? Were you born there? Did your parents put you there? Tell me about yourself, it will alleviate your sense of loneliness.” So the Firefighter talked with him for an hour, then the psychologist had to leave, but he said he’d be back next week. The Firefighter thanked him, but was still in the hole.
Another Firefighter, happened to be passing by. The one with PTSD cried out, “Hey, help me. I’m stuck in this hole!” and right away the other Firefighter jumped down into the hole. The Firefighter with PTSD started to panic and said, “What are you doing? Now we’re both stuck down here!” But the other Firefighter just smiled and replied, “It’s okay. I’ve been here before..... I know how to get out.”
If you made it to the end of this post and feel like you're in a hole with no way out, reach out to me. Or call the number below:
Nation su***de hotline 1-800-273-8255
