NICK STEELE

Hi,

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I'm Nick,  I've been diagnosed with PTSD for the last 12 years

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I suffer as a result of something that happened whilst out in Iraq, during Op Telic 5, as a Forces Broadcaster with BFBS Radio

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I've travelled the World presenting Radio Shows for the British Military and their families.  Those places include - Germany, Gibraltar, Northern Ireland, Belize, Canada, The Falkland Islands, Kosovo, Bosnia, and Cyprus.

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Although i've been open about living with PTSD in the hope to inspire others to seek support - I've never been able to talk about how I suffer, what the illness does to me, or what goes on in my head.  Sitting down with family and trying to explain it all has been impossible.  Until now...

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Help for Heroes are the only charity to support me - Welcoming, supporting, and listening to me every step of the way.  I'm proud to say - they've made me an Ambassador.  They saved my life, part of that was suggesting new activities and hobbies to focus my mind - one of which - poetry.

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Through my poems, I've opened up more than ever before.  They've helped my loved ones understand why I am like I am.  I feel it's time to share my words to the World.

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All poems are in chronological order