*UNSEEN FOOTAGE* Sniper Opens Up On War, Death, PTSD And Love | Minutes With | @LADbible

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I'm a military veteran. Two tours in Iraq.(2006, 2008) Kirkuk and Tallil. Served a total of 20 years/retired in 2012. Taking a human life is not something that should EVER come natural. This is why the military tries hard during initial training to reprogram you. Even then, you will have people freeze in combat at the moment of truth. The military dehumanizes the enemy in order to make it easier to kill when the time comes. You pretty much have to be a psychopath/sociopath for this type of thing not to affect you to some extent. There is no glory in killing. You do it to accomplish your mission and because you must in order to ensure the survival of yourself and your fellow soldiers. In war, killing is gov't sanctioned murder. If you are going to enlist/join the military keep this in mind before you sign your life away on that dotted line. The military life style is not for everyone. No shame in that.😉 Stay frosty out there!

This rips me to bits. Best of luck for the future Craig. You’re a beacon of hope for those who’ve been down or going through this path.

Fair play to Craig telling his us all about his struggles with PTSD. It takes more balls to do that than people may realise and is a big part of winning the battle. My grandfather survived both world wars from the Somme through to North Africa and Italy. He saw & experienced more harrowing things than most of us could barely imagine. Like many others before and after him, he struggled all his life with the then little understood PTSD. It took him many years to even consider talking about it. My dad said he vividly remembered that on several occasions in the middle of the night just after WWII my grandad would be at the end of the bed, stood to attention, saluting & sobbing while shouting out a list of names my dad had never known. Once my dad had grown up and joined the army in the late 50's, grandad slowly began to share his tale of mental solitude, constant violent nightmares and more specifically survivor guilt. It was then that my dad then found out that my grandfather had lost every single member of his small troop when ordered to advance on the enemy. They had been drawn into a field of landmines and were all wiped out except my grandad. These were names he would call out during one of his sobbing, walking dreams. It was only after opening up to my dad did he really start to live his life with a bit more contentment. I would like to think that when he died in his 90's that he had found some sort of peace & forgiveness within himself. I truly hope you find your own peace of mind Craig. You owe it to yourself to survive the hardest battle and live a great life.

So hard to see such a beautiful man to suffer. Stay strong mate, never never never give up

My sympathies Craig. I have complex PTSD as well, bad upbringing, and so few people understand how severe it is and what that means. If I didn't have a good therapist who knew what started me down this and that its a known issue that she knows how to address I would have lost everything to it. I'm so glad you have your wife and that sweet little dog. Hang in there mate.

The original was such an important interview. Craig was incredibly brave serving in the capacity he did, and incredibly brave to speak so honestly about his experiences. We should all aim to become half the man he is. Thank you for the uncut version.

I have such admiration for this man . He did a Job , that many people could never even imagine taking on . His dedication to his duty , his utter professionalism, and his loyalty to his fellow soldiers is unquestionable. He's neither gung - ho ,or bragging .And his description of feeling guilt over the motorcyclist , is a sentiment I'm sure many soldiers will echo . He's a big lad , who , underneath the guise of a soldier is a deep thinking human being , trying his best to navigate the world again , after many extreme experiences of military service . I'm glad his wife stood by him , & gave him the support he desperately needs . He might appear a strapping ex soldier , but at his core , he has a heart which is bigger than many, and an insight into the reality of war . I hope he finds a peace in the future he's struggled to find before .

When he talks about his dog it just bloody ripped me shreds. So beautiful, so sad, so complex. Just the little things... Betsy the terrier saved his life, just through unconditional love. Oh my my my. What a heart wrenching story, what a beautiful man. God bless him. We love you Craig.

Most people don't realize what we went thru as soldiers, it's been many years since i got out and to this day i still find myself waking up and feeling anxious and almost desperate to get up, i watch these videos and honestly it helps me get thru sometimes, just knowing it's not just me there are others out there feeling my pain, the things i've seen aren't natural, i found GOD and every day is a new day, thanks for your honesty and courage to talk about it, good luck and hold on life will get back on track for you

I can’t say this enough, but as a social worker, I know first hand the importance of hearing the honesty and openness of someone else’s experience with trauma, ptsd and depression when trying to deal with your own mental difficulties. Thank you for sharing your story and thank you for all those who you have helped and will help. Love.

When I saw the notification with Craig’s face.. man… I smiled. He’s just the best man! I could listen to him speak all day. I’m glad he is thriving and surviving. I wonder how Betsey is doing??

This man has the physique, the psychology and the manners of a seasoned warrior. Respect.

I cried listening to him , he is brave to tell his story and i wish him best luck in his life

Men like him are my heroes...His honesty, his openness and willingness to be truthful won't cure his PTSD, but damn, it's so emotionally helpful...God bless his dog and his wife. :-(

Only a real man can shed tear unabashedly. Craig is brave man.

I could listen to this guy for hours easily, talking about the most horrendous OR benign stuff, coz his voice is soooo soothing! So calm and warm, and GENUINE! Thank you for opening up, Craig. I sincerely wish you the best future possible, and props to your wife for not giving up on someone "so broken", instead choosing to stay and fight CPTSD.....As hard as it is on the one afflicted with CPTSD (I'm one of them), it's almost just as hard for the people closest to you.

This is the type of guy you simply HAVE to wish all the best for whatever!

What an honest man. Wish the world had more people as good as this man. Best wishes to you. My dog saved my life too.

If anybody hasn’t read or listened to his book “The longest Kill” it’s a must read. Highly recommend. Craig if you read this then thank you for everything you’ve done from defending our amazing country to doing these videos, letting us have a glimpse into your career.