Royal Marines Ben Wadham & Mark Ormrod reflect on the impact of opening up and your comments to them

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Veterans' Foundation

Veterans' Foundation

2 жыл бұрын

In one of the most powerful and emotional films about PTSD ever made, former Royal Marines PTI Ben Wadham opened up about his battles with mental health after service.
The video went viral. More than four million people have viewed it and thousands felt compelled to leave messages of support.
Ben’s best friend is Mark Ormrod. Mark was also once a Royal Marine and became the first triple amputee from the Afghan conflict when he stood on an IED in 2007.
Here Mark talks to Ben about the incredible impact his honesty has had in highlighting the issues surrounding PTSD - and reads through some of the fantastic comments the viewers left for him.
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Пікірлер: 36
@mydays4387
@mydays4387 5 ай бұрын
Ben Wadham and Mark Ormrod. Make No mistake, Both of you guys Are Legends!. I know you are Proud, so you damn well should be 🫡🤝.
@seanslaney3621
@seanslaney3621 2 жыл бұрын
Massive respect to Mark and Ben.
@ioanparry
@ioanparry 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think I'll ever understand why ex-servicemen and women aren't valued and supported more than they are, and why well funded mental health support for these guys isn't there in spades from day 1. Also, these are surely the sorts of people - with a long list of the most desirable traits - that most businesses would want as part of their team. We should see the incredible value in not only what they've done, but also what they can bring, build and create post-service. Ben's contribution to countless lives could be absolutely huge, and is already proving to be. There's not enough hats to take off to guys like him, an absolute credit to his country. I hope he gets the support he needs and I hope he can continue his hugely positive impact on people in and outside the armed forces. Huge credit to you guys for putting this together and getting his story out there.
@adriantyler6911
@adriantyler6911 2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully said....
@ioanparry
@ioanparry 2 жыл бұрын
@@adriantyler6911 thank you. Still feel the same. These people should be who the young look up to, instead of social media moral and personality vacuums...
@adriantyler6911
@adriantyler6911 2 жыл бұрын
@@ioanparry My 16 year old son signed up 2 years ago and went to AFC Harrogate, the only facility of it's kind in the world for under 18's. He's 18 now and in it, hook, line and sinker, I'm so proud! Particularly that he is not in that ....as you say 'Social media moral and personality vacuums...' I still worry about him though, not only in his job, but after.........But I'll always be here for him whatever happens
@MakeEterniaGreatAgain
@MakeEterniaGreatAgain Жыл бұрын
@@adriantyler6911 thank you for your service. And please thank your lad for his service for me too.
@CoffeeFiend1
@CoffeeFiend1 11 ай бұрын
A lot of young people in particular are quite naïve regarding the forces, usually the rainbows and bunny rabbits crowd that think the world should just be nice and that because no one has the right to hurt anyone else that it is somehow a magical shield and therefore we don't need soldiers. A lot also just see them as state sanctioned killers that literally just kill.... Join to kill.... Enjoy killing etc. Some read about bad things soldiers have done and also apply in large strokes which is a bit like how racism perpetuates really i.e. x skin tone did this to me therefore they're all bad. Not all militaries are brilliant, a lot are fucking savages but most professional modern militaries like the UK are pretty good. In a lot of countries people are scared when they see military personnel.
@nmartin5551
@nmartin5551 10 ай бұрын
Ben is a true hero beyond his ability to imagine. I’m so glad he is still in the fight.
@user-vn7wy5vp7r
@user-vn7wy5vp7r Жыл бұрын
God bless to all the men and women who serve in whatever capacity..thank you!
@castintime6245
@castintime6245 11 ай бұрын
This was incredibly moving. Nothing but pure admiration and respect for these chaps. Thank you for your service.
@katehawkins338
@katehawkins338 2 жыл бұрын
Massive respect to you Ben 👏brilliant awareness raised .
@rachaelmiles8233
@rachaelmiles8233 4 ай бұрын
Honestly you are both really brave men
@DianaKazimiera-
@DianaKazimiera- Жыл бұрын
Mr.Ben and Mr.Mark...great respect 🕊️ I wish all the best! I wish always strong...#Veterans
@andrewtheogre5971
@andrewtheogre5971 Жыл бұрын
Can’t see you and don’t know you mate but know this, you will never be alone I promise you. Sending you a long range virtual hug and three beers. One for your service, one for your suffering and one for your courage. You’re smashin it mate and we love you. Love from France 🇫🇷 .
@andrewpotts3356
@andrewpotts3356 2 жыл бұрын
I can only applaud you with the utmost respect. Wonderful you are able to be helpful to others. Also a Vet
@MERISI001
@MERISI001 Жыл бұрын
An inspiration to us all. Huge thanks for your service lads.
@w.s.2102
@w.s.2102 11 ай бұрын
Royal Marines are top notch ❤.... Kandahar 08/09 🇨🇦 🇬🇧
@rachaelmiles8233
@rachaelmiles8233 Жыл бұрын
My cousin has celebral palsy and stuck in a wheelchair, I think those legs of yours are brilliant Mark, keep up the good work.
@daynerpotter9514
@daynerpotter9514 Жыл бұрын
REAL MEN SHOWING REAL, TRUE EMOTIONS ❤❤
@rachaelmiles8233
@rachaelmiles8233 2 жыл бұрын
Mark my cousin is in a wheelchair and when I was in hospital I felt I broke the chains holding my down and it was then that I felt I saw my cousin walk in heaven, so I knew and know she will be able to walk in heaven, love her.
@StizzyM1
@StizzyM1 11 ай бұрын
I lost Andy, he was formerly in the paras in Ireland during the troubles. He lost his 2 best mates to an IED just metres in front of him. This along with many other events left him with serious complex PTSD and substance abuse problems, after leaving the paras as a young lad. Andy was the farther I never had, he took me in as his own when I was young. I've travelled with him and his wife for years and we have so so many great memories. After some time Andy slowly has been able to pull himself out of the hole he was thrown into after the loss and pain. Several years ago he was diagnosed with Myeloma. This utterly destroyed me and I will carry his legacy, he will be remembered, I will make sure my kids and my kids kids know who he is.
@rachaelmiles8233
@rachaelmiles8233 7 ай бұрын
Happy Christmas x
@rachaelmiles8233
@rachaelmiles8233 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely video and thanks both for your real event's you have helped me get alot off my chest. Thank you oh and Hapoy Valentine's Day 😘
@MichaelSmith-cq6tu
@MichaelSmith-cq6tu Жыл бұрын
Id just like to say guys,your an inspiration!! god bless you both x
@rachaelmiles8233
@rachaelmiles8233 2 жыл бұрын
Mark my cousin is in a wheelchair love her. I wish you all the best for your future and what a determination you have, go for it. Ben is supportive and Ben Wallace I hope.
@rachaelmiles8233
@rachaelmiles8233 2 жыл бұрын
Ben when I was ill in hospital I felt I broke the chains and freed my cousin who's in a wheelchair for her afterlife that she can walk in heaven, x
@rachaelmiles8233
@rachaelmiles8233 2 жыл бұрын
Ben your openess have helped me open up. I can understand your friend as my cousin is in a wheelchair. Guess what guy's, I'm RM, yes that's right Rachael Miles no middle name. Just RM. Keep going, don't give up, I've lived a full life and so have you. I will never give up. X
@irenedemarco1354
@irenedemarco1354 11 ай бұрын
PTSD is the brain telling you, you have seen, felt smelled, touched, tasted, heard and experienced things most men and women would never have experienced in 20 lifetimes... The mind cannot comprehend the extreme evil.... Some trauma patients have severe amnesia... And Combat Veterans have the ongoing video loop that cant be shut off....that is the PTSD.... Those severely injured deal with the most horrendously impactful destruction of their bodies, and must fight to stay alive, to rehabilitate and to heal.... 1 week going back to work after burying my own 3 year old daughter, i was on the resus team and got called to resucitate a 3 year old boy...a hit and run....with one tiny visible cut on his forehead... effectively dead on arrival... we worked on him for 1 hour and 40 minutes.... I had to call time of death, because the last 10 min of resus, was for my benefit... whats she gonna do,?... crack?... fall apart? ... until i stated clearly, this child is dead....why do we still keep doing this ?.... so i called time... I carried the dead child back to his guardians... then went back to the unit...the stares...still waiting for me to crack.... I went to have a break, in solitude....and thought i was ok....finished off my shift...several hours later After i got home the video started... i saw, and experienced everything for that 1 hour 40 minutes, over and over, for days, and nights and days and nights... everything... because i was still traumatised from my own childs death... I saw a Psych....we sat and talked...and talked....2 hours worth... The video stopped.... I did not cause his death I did my job I did my job well, while being aware others depended on me... I called time because the reality was, nothing we could do would save the boy... I handed him back to his family, sadly, with tears streaming.... Then i got angry with the worlds unfairness... When i sat and talked it out...i knew the world was unfair, and bad things happen to really good people... People you try to protect.... None of it was my fault.... PTSD can bite, bite badly...and im not sure of the answers...how to make it stop...i was fortunate, a Doctor gave me the time to go over all the emotions, sights, smells, sounds...and somehow...even tho i still remember, it doesnt haunt me so much now...but the grief of my own loss was delayed for 6 years...because i was a trauma nurse... It took me 6 years to cry!... Its ok to cry.... 💞✌️🙏
@MakeEterniaGreatAgain
@MakeEterniaGreatAgain Жыл бұрын
Are these the full videos? I've watched this and Ben's other video, but theyre both only a few minutes long? are there longer videos anywhere?
@rachaelmiles8233
@rachaelmiles8233 2 жыл бұрын
Ben my father told my son's headteacher, who's ex raf to man up from bullying, my son is disabled, difficult to understand hey x
@mintberrycrunch4333
@mintberrycrunch4333 9 ай бұрын
Do NOT fight wars for Israel or you'll end up like these fine gentlemen, which is just heartbreaking
@rachaelmiles8233
@rachaelmiles8233 Жыл бұрын
It's a shame there's no chance of veterans after doing work experience in MOD
@holyfieldism
@holyfieldism 10 ай бұрын
Big respect to these warriors.❤
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