There has been a recent surge of appreciation in the trading community for veterans, active duty, and first responders! And we have been and remain at the front lines! First I want to say that I personally appreciate all the sacrifices all of you make and have made for our country. We are a company ran by patriots, and are veteran owned! All that being said, I understand veterans don’t ask for anything. You make your own way! I also understand your suffering; cause I’ve been there myself. When I first got out of the military, I was basically stuck in bed for nearly 2 years. I couldn’t sleep and lived in a perpetual hell. I turned to substance abuse, doctor prescribed narcotics to get me through these tough times. Let me tell you, that just made the entire situation far far worse! Narcotics help in the immediate sense in regards to comfort. They destroy in every sense in the long run!
One day I had a knock at the door and it was my mother-in-law. I told my wife her mom was there. She had asked to talk to me. As I started talking to her, my wife and kids slipped out the door with small grocery bags packed. My wife told me she was leaving and taking the kids! I was devastated, but also too high on Benzos to really appreciate the gravity of the situation. Sara had told me that she couldn’t handle the pills any longer!!! I had a major problem! I did not have an alternative to the pills. My pain was 10+. And now I was losing my family if I couldn’t get myself off of the chemicals.
Let me rewind to put things into perspective. I would take drugs like Xanax, always prescribed. I never got them off the street! My medical records and problems were severe enough to get any drug I wanted honestly. So, one night I was “cleaning” the apartment. I would take everything apart and then pass out with a huge mess for Sara (my wife) to deal with in the aftermath. One night I went to her at 4 a.m. to ask for her advice or help. Basically imagine a drunk/high voice saying Sara!! Sara!! Wake up!! She wakes up and is visibly annoyed. I then ask for her help. She quickly replies, “What? I’m sleeping! Can’t this wait? Leave me alone!” I said, “Why are you being rude?” and got mad and went back to clean, running my mouth the whole way out of the room. Other times I would fall asleep with food in my mouth and on my shirt. I even passed out in our apartment parking lot with one foot in the car, the other out, with a Big Mac in my mouth, hand, and on my shirt. My anxiety and stress disorder/depression were a huge problem and a contributor also.
The pain was and still is an issue. But I am now managing my disabilities with healthy and natural means. I am very proud to say, with tears that I was blessed with the strength to QUIT opiates, Benzodiazepines, cigarettes, even barbiturates COLD TURKEY!!! I no longer have to fear losing my family. And I no longer fall asleep with food in my mouth. And I rub my wife’s head and massage her, rather than wake her up with ridiculous midnight projects. I would do anything for her. She is really the love of my life! The road to recovery no matter the route, is a long, difficult, and a seemingly impossible one. I say never quit quitting. It is difficult, but possible!
Trading is in this blog post because any trader can tell you that you have to look yourself dead in the eyes and face the worst demons you have to be successful in this business! If you think you are going to keep your bad habits and addictions and be a great trader, you are fooling yourself! Trading takes severe discipline and determination. If you are willing to start quitting and don’t stop, and are willing to continuously grow.. you may have a chance. I cannot tell you how much I have matured from trading. Trading has made me kinder to employees when something goes wrong. Trading has made me have more discipline in every area of my life. And it isn’t over yet. As I said, trading is a life long journey of growth! I could tell you endless positive results so far. I am slowly becoming more physically fit and facing my pain head on! I am not saying that I understand your unique pain. But I do understand suffering intimately!! I spent my days after breaking the addictions with an ice pack on my head, T.E.N.S. unit on my neck and back, heating pad, and just sitting quite unresponsive to the world. In a future blog post, and perhaps video, I will tell you the healthy changes I made that helped a lot. But I want to tell you that you do not have to suffer alone like I did. Besides Sara and my kids, I was alone in my fight mostly. There is a greater community that loves and cares for you, and is willing to do what it takes to get you the help you need. All of that is why I am so appreciative to any company in the trading community that helps you guys! Companies like TradeStation, Edgewonk, TrendSpider, Benzinga, and Trade Ideas have all agreed in one way or another to support those that sacrificed so much for the rest of us! TradeStation had offered a special promotion for veterans, active duty, and first responders all on their own.
If you are one of those 3 and want to check them out with $0 commissions and more, click here: TradeStation If you are a civilian and want to support the broker that supports our military and first responders, click here: TradeStation
Edgewonk is not located in the U.S. and that’s what makes these guys so amazing, in my opinion. They had created a personalized coupon code for me right on the spot when I first purchased their product. And even more, they have agreed to provide us with a military discount coupon code at Might Soldiers Trades! They also did not hesitate whatsoever!
TrendSpider’s CEO Dan Ushman also didn’t even hesitate when asked to provide a discount for those that serve and have served!
If you want to get either of those discounts, email us directly at mightysoldierstrades@gmail.com
Contact Benzinga directly to inquire about a discount: Ryanfaloona@benzinga.com
Also contact Trade Ideas to inquire about a discount on their services: marissa@tradeideas
Again, I am so thankful for these companies support of those that serve and have served! You may never know how much it means to me and others that have suffered far worse than me!
