My Daily Life Issues

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Daily Life Issues David Camacho GEN 200 September 20, 2011 Dr. Virginia Santiago University of Phoenix Daily Life Issues Adolescent’s experience sparkled life early. Almost at the end of my high school graduation, I was living the life I think was perfect for to me. I had a brand new car, many friends, a lovely family, money, and girls. The everyday challenges make my eyes glitter for excitement of each adventure. Suddenly, one day I had to face the reality the head of a household. Situation for what I decided to join the United States Army. To take this decision was not easy but as a young man in love with my wife and new born child and provide for my family. First, the Basic Training, and a life full of responsibilities. During the course of the assignments and efforts I demonstrated to be a good leader. The specific type of job I work on was a communication specialist and sometimes I had to take charge of situations and soldiers to accomplish the objective of the mission. Then after a 19 years of duty and working as a Master Sergeant, and with a life full of success the bad day came, and blast! During my combat tour in Iraq, I almost die. I was in a dining facility in the city of Mosul, a suicide bomber with explosive devices strapped to himself blow up himself killing many soldiers, and there was me, injured facing death. I have lost a couple of good friends during the incident. As a result of the attack, I have a condition name Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and also high blood pressure. I do not sleep well at night and continue with nightmares of that day. This illness requires me to take medication, doctors appointments at the VA Hospital and do exercise each day. Today I am a mature man; life does not sparkle as my early years but yes I am still in love with
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