Too Close to the 22: Why The Hammie Effect

[@strasserfam]

You got this!!! We are here if you need us Hammie. -the Strasser’s

[@CaptShriver]

Any man that was willing to put his life on the line from my family and for my freedom and the United States Constitution needs respect and should be held high for being willing to risk their lives.

[@debraspronz3193]

Michael, I don’t know if you remember me, but I am your dad’s cousin, Debra. I lived, for a brief while, with y’all when I first got out of the Corps. You were cute and fun and funny. It breaks my heart that you are suffering through this. I want to say so many things, but I will settle for saying that you did not let anyone down. The fact that you recognized that you needed help and you sought it shows that you care for your family and friends. I’m sorry and mortified that the help you received was so horrible. The only shame in this lies solely on the professionals that you should have been able to trust. They did not have your best interests in “helping” you. I pray that you are able to kick your demons to the ground. They should not have travelled home with you. But they did and as an honorable and brave veteran you deserve the best help there is. You are a true example of one veteran speaking out for all veterans and that is very admirable. Good luck to you, my young cousin. Semper Fi!

[@hammieandson]

@debraspronz3193 I do remember you and I thank you for your kind words. One of the things I learned is if I express out loud what is going on with me I can take the next step to my healing.

[@judybishop2687]

I am your Dad's Aunt Judy Bishop. I will be praying 🙏 for you and all veterans 🙏. God Bless you 🙏 and your family. Thank you for serving and thank you Debra for serving. Love Aunt Judy Bishop ❤️

[@hammieandson]

@judybishop2687 thank you for watching

[@HighLifeHobby]

This is so important Mike. This is infuriating. Our veterans deserve so much better and you certainly deserved better that day. There needs to be better thought, care, and training in the way these matters are handled. This is what this country needs, right now. My thought and prayers are with you and your family brother. On behalf of those in my family who struggle, I thank you for putting yourself out there. The #2for22 is so important. Love you brother 💙

[@hammieandson]

Thank you for taking the time to watch this. I know i have a community that cares and supports. But I feel we need more training on how to handle our veterans with PTSD.

[@jaypilon8281]

Thumbs up. Thanks for your story and sharing. Great batch of shout outs on the channel too. Lots of love!

[@bearcards3497]

Hammie, thank you SO much for sharing this. As a therapist, i appreciate this so much. I'm so glad you have a safety plan in place. That's so important. You've got fantastic advice and I think this video can really help others. Not only did you not do anything wrong, but it sounds like you did everything right to stay safe. It sounds like that was a really tough time for you, especially if the people you were reaching out to didn't give you the help you need. We need more awareness for mental wellness, and doing things the right way. Changes definitely need to be made. Trauma is a normal reaction to abnormal events, and people in those professions need to be much more mindful of that. I really hope the residential treatment goes well and that you are really heard. Thank you for your service. I'm forever grateful for your sacrifice, my friend. Nothing but love, brother!

[@hammieandson]

@bearcards3497 I appreciate this very much. I am currently in residential. I'm working hard to have more self compassion and self worth. I really don't mind if you like to share this video so that other people are made aware. Thank you for watching.

[@bearcards3497]

@hammieandson that's good to hear that you're working on things buddy. You've got this! And thanks, I appreciate that! It's a great message for all of us. Take care my friend!

[@lionslucksportscards9835]

I hated hearing how you were treated that day, and it is an incredibly important message to convey to Police departments across the country. I’m praying for you Brother. There is no worse feeling than that of letting your family down. I know I’m on the other side of the country, but I know your Love for your family is beyond what words can describe. I pray you’ll find some healing during your time in residential treatment, and you know how much I believe in EMDR and group therapy. You got this my friend!

[@hammieandson]

@@lionslucksportscards9835 i believe they all need to hear this. I know i will be working on healing and looking forward to EMDR therapy

[@FFMCardsandMore]

Often the hardest part, especially for men, is to share feelings. Thank you for sharing your story and May God bless you on your continued journey to get you to the place you need to be.

[@hammieandson]

@FFMCardsandMore thanks you so much for your words and for watching.

[@PackAddictRips]

Very admirable of you to share this story, Hammie. This really touched and moved me. I am sorry that our justice system has failed you and did not give you the decency to respect your requests. I hope the thoughts that are dwelling in your mind that every ounce inside of you finds the strength to overcome them. I see the joy when you record with your son. I saw the joy and smile when you introduced us to your wife. You being present to your family is your duty and that is where I see you excelling and enjoying the most. Your community work and even coaching of the kids is recognized. You have impacted and even saved lives. Hammie - I am not experienced or qualified therapist, but man, if you ever need someone just to talk, I am here. The same love you showed when my mom passed away, just know it is a two-way street, my line is always open. Keep your head up high, Hammie.

[@hammieandson]

@PackAddictRips Thanks! Your words are truly appreciated. I look at my accomplishment, and I'm happy to say that I truly belong. But often times, the terror of the trauma related to the war in Iraq proved to be so overwhelming that it takes control. Something I need to get help with.

[@Hot_boxbreaks]

Thank you for being brave enough to put this out there. It's something not many people will do. My family has seen and felt this first hand. You are a real hero and I'm happy your getting help. Much love and strength to you and your family through your time of need.

[@hammieandson]

I appreciate your words and taking the time out to watch this.

[@Hot_boxbreaks]

Of course more people need to know the short Cummings this country has with the way we support our veterans. It's awful and needs reformed sooner than later.

[@svvintage]

I hate to hear how you were handled in this situation. I agree that there needs to be a better policy in place specifically for these instances. I fully support your decision and applaud you for seeking the assistance you require. It shows how much you truly care for those around you, and ultimately yourself. Love you, Hammie. Anything I can do…👊💙 #2for22

[@hammieandson]

@@svvintage This means a lot. Thank you for taking the time. You have been a great addition to my community. Thanks for being you. Love you too!

[@JenniferBuchnoff]

We love you Hammie! We will be saying a prayer for you and the family. We are here for all of you.

[@hammieandson]

@@JenniferBuchnoff thank you so much!

[@perch0007]

Very happy to do so sir! Thanks for your service and all your brothers that served. Be strong brother may your family and friends give you all the strength you need to find peace with everything. Your a great man and your family needs you always. Love you bro stay strong.

[@hammieandson]

@perch0007 Thanks for the words. I definitely look to this community as people i know that don't judge. Rather they support.

[@godisgreat8462]

I definitely know my friend as I was also in the US Navy. Well done

[@hammieandson]

Thanks Ken!

[@Giantsdude]

I never served, but both my grandfathers did. What you and so many other members of our armed forces had to go through in your service years and civilian life is greatly appreciated by my family and many others. Much love and respect from California. Thank you for giving your time and your life to our country. God bless!

[@hammieandson]

Thank you for taking the time to watch. This situation needs to be heard so that veterans with PTSD or mental health can get the proper care.

[@CaptShriver]

Hammie I just want to thank you for your service sir. You put your life on the line for your country and you have my utmost respect. You honor me sir with your service that alone makes you an amazing man and a man that needs to be treated with the utmost respect and courtesy and compassion

[@hammieandson]

I appreciate that

[@cashdadspackbusters1877]

You are a true American hero dude …. Don’t forget it

[@jenney17]

This was badass Mike. Super proud of you.

[@hammieandson]

Thank you Jen

[@agloveandbeyondtv5088]

Thank You for you service Hammie. I am Very Proud of You for recognizing and communicating your story and for getting help. You are a Hero! You are Brave! You are Loved! We Care!

[@hammieandson]

@agloveandbeyondtv5088 thank you so much for your words. Thank you also for being apart of this journey

[@SmalleySportsCollection]

Hammie, thank you for sharing, I can’t even imagine how difficult that was. I’m so sorry to hear about your experience. My wife is a therapist and I have my Masters in Social Work, so listening to how you were treated was gut wrenching. I’m glad to hear you had a plan, followed the plan and how you are moving forward in a way you know is best for you, however difficult it will also be. It’s amazing to see a small movement that you started and I know it will continue to grow, especially as others hear your story and connect. Praying for you!!

[@hammieandson]

Thank you for watching and hearing me. Thank you also for your service of our people and to your wife as well. If possible please share this with as many as possible.

[@helmetsnhashmarks]

When I open up KZbin and there is a Hammie video, I watch because it makes my day better. You mean something, Hammie. Times get tough, but remember, tough times are better than no times. People care for you.

[@hammieandson]

@helmetsnhashmarks thanks you Craig it's great to be apart of this community

[@helmetsnhashmarks]

@hammieandson You are appreciated.

[@BigJMoney82]

Thank you for serving our country and thank you for sharing your story. This is incredibly brave and incredibly important. Im glad to hear you are seeking treatment. Keep fighting the good fight brother.

[@hammieandson]

Thank you for supporting. Also for taking the time to watch. Appreciate you.

[@thewaxpackdad]

Hey Hammie - I want to thank you for putting yourself out there. It takes courage to take your battle public. I will be praying for you and your family as you go through this journey.

[@hammieandson]

@thewaxpackdad thank you so much for watching. I think it's important that people need to hear this and spread awareness of our veterans that struggle.

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

I am so sorry you had such a negative experience. It's always better to call an ambulance or go to the emergency room. I don't feel like police officers are trained for those kinds of medical issues. I find it concerning that no one treated your BP situation. Those are critical readings. I hope your in-house care gives you the results that are needed. Thanks for sharing your experience. Hopefully, it can help others. 🙏 Take good care of yourself!

[@hammieandson]

Thank you for watching. These situations need to be addressed. If possible please share this video. More people need to be aware.

[@DiehardSportsCardCollector]

Sorry to hear that you went through this crisis Hammie. As a fellow military vet myself you can always reach out to me if you need to talk or pray. I know it gets tough but you are a great dude with a up and coming son who’s gonna make you very proud one day. Hang in there my man and know that God loves you!

[@bcs_sportscards]

Thank you for sharing this, my brother! You are a warrior for your family and community. You have brought so much awareness about the treatment of veterans, and my hope is that change happens. You are a human being who served this country proudly to protect the freedoms we enjoy. That alone should garner all the respect we can muster. I realize that many people take the service of our veterans for granted and don't understand the certain traumas that you all deal with! Thank you so much for bringing that awareness to us all! We all can do better! God bless you, my brother, and stay strong! I will keep you in my prayers as you seek the help you need! Love ya, bro!

[@hammieandson]

@@bcs_sportscards I appreciate you for your words and for you listening. I know this community will help bring awareness. Love you too!

[@sca3744]

Stay strong.. sending prayers for you and for your family..

[@TKA_Ninja_TCG]

Sorry their brother I completely understand what you're going thought. We as veterans are not treated right when it comes to stuff like this. We all have stuff that binds us down but it's good that you are getting help. As a follow brother in arms, we are always here for one another, stay frosty Rah!

[@hammieandson]

Oorah!! Absolutely agree!! Thanks

[@LaurenSmith-p2e]

This was a powerful testimony and I am heartbroken to hear you're going through this. We have so much love for your family and we are praying for all of you! I hope you find the help you need and you can begin to heal those parts of yourself. Love from our family to yours!! Take care of yourself Hammie and stay strong!

[@hammieandson]

@LaurenSmith-p2e thank you for your words. Your family is amazing and I'm grateful for your friendship

[@ScaryTerryCards]

Sorry about the way they treated you in this type of situation. I hope and pray all this will get better and you can be able to get it controlled and stronger.

[@hammieandson]

Thanks for watching. If you can please share this video with as many as possible

[@Hobbycollector77]

Sorry you had to go through that that way Hammie there should have been more compassion shown. Stay strong and rip on Hammie we all love you friend 👊🏽

[@hammieandson]

Thanks buddy! Please share this video with as many as possible.

[@Hobbycollector77]

@hammieandson absolutely 👊🏽❤️

[@sportscardrippingteacher]

You’re a brave man and you will continue to get stronger. Let me know what you need.

[@hammieandson]

Thanks for being there!

[@gamedaylegends515]

I know that you dont know me or do we ever converse. I do know that I have the up most respect for you! You are brave, strong and from what I see greatly loved in the community and by your family. I am so sorry how you were treated. You deserve everyone's respect! Thank you for your service and life to our country. Be strong and never stop believing in yourself!

[@hammieandson]

@gamedaylegends515 Thanks for the kind words. This community and my family is why I will keep fighting. I will also be a voice of reason for fellow veterans

[@Time_2_rip]

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF BUDDY. HAVE A BLESSED EVENING. ALOHA

[@Justin-W-Smith]

I’ve lost my great uncle to war. I lost my step dad who is a veteran. Drank himself to death. Lost my brother to drinking cause of his Personal mental health. That turned into a broken heart. He lost his unborn child and girlfriend at the time. From a drunk driver. And his wife cheated on him and he took it personally. He left his 3 boys behind. He was only 40. I had to watch my grandpa have mental issues until he passed. He was also a veteran. Lost a lot of friends from mental health and PTSD. My sister is a navy veteran who I see struggle too. It’s hard for me to participate in your 22 day video stuff. Cause it gives me terrible thoughts. And memories of losing my loved ones. I want you to know that this video was great for you and us who care for you. I hope nothing but the best in the next chapter in your life. I’m here as a friend and supporting you. I’m by your side with along everyone who enjoys your friendship and the support of your loved ones. I want to let you know why I haven’t personally participated in the good you are doing. I realize what triggers my mental health and I try my best way personally to cope with it. Take care my friend. I do enjoy your channel and your content. I agree with you that something has to change for mental health. And for the veterans who have served. The authorities always make’s you feel like you’re at fault and you did something wrong. When all you want is the proper help. I strongly agree my friend.

[@hammieandson]

@Big-Sky_PC_N_Rips thank you Justin and I understand why you didn't participate. And it's okay. I have to be completely open and to have everyone understand that Veterans with mental health issues are people too and not someone they can simply detain without proper communication. Thanks for watching

[@Justin-W-Smith]

@ 💯 my friend

[@ATR_cardsandbreaks]

This shook me to my core, I’m really sorry you went through this brother. Thank you for your service, keep your head up and keep on trucking. Mental health is no joke, speaking on it like this is also very difficult especially for men.

[@hammieandson]

@ATR_cardsandbreaks thank you for taking the time to watch. Its tough but I need people understand that people need to have proper training when dealing with mental health. Please share if possible.

[@ATR_cardsandbreaks]

I definitely will share this, I’ll be honest. Video hits home for me, as someone who just started seeking help recently because I was too stubborn for the better of 20 years. Mental health is so important and it’s okay to need help.

[@hammieandson]

@ATR_cardsandbreaks if you need to talk please send me an email or find me on Instagram

[@ATR_cardsandbreaks]

@hammieandson thank you brother, I appreciate that a lot. Hang in there and feel free to reach out anytime as well!

[@Bojii777]

Take care and stay strong 🙏

[@hammieandson]

Will do

[@billsmafiacards9420]

This was tough to watch....just remember all of us are here for you if you need anything stay strong

[@hammieandson]

@billsmafiacards9420 thanks for your support

[@GirlDadRad]

Praying for you big time, friend! Such a sad thing to know this is a reality.

[@hammieandson]

@@GirlDadRad thank you so much

[@leaffandownunder3635]

Man that is so messed up dude! Just makes me angry hearing treatment like that! Hang in there dude. Many of us have been in the dark corner after our service. Took me a few years to get to a better place, but it will get better champion. Sounds like you have a very supportive family and they will be the most important support for you! Thanks gor having the strength to share this important message, no matter how tough it is for you! Best of luck dude!

[@hammieandson]

@leaffandownunder3635 thanks for checking it out. Many people need to be made aware of the reality of PTSD. I'm hoping this message heads some light and we can work on making it better.

[@leaffandownunder3635]

@hammieandson Seems to be a common problem. It's the same here. Try to reach out for help, and your just a crazy returned serviceman. My sister saved me when I was at my lowest and nobody else would help. Feel for ya dude, it's a travesty what they did to you! Hang in there 🙏 #2for22

[@cashdadspackbusters1877]

Yo hammie

[@B8KHOBBIES]

Stay strong friend and think of happy thoughts with your children and family. Only thing I can offer is a prayer. I’m no veteran. Not served in the military so I don’t know what you’re experiencing right now. People appreciate you, especially your sacrifices. Thank you for your service…❤

[@hammieandson]

@B8KHOBBIES thank you do much for the prayers. I thank you also for taking the time and watching

[@Steelercards7]

Praying for you man 🙏🏻

[@hammieandson]

@@Steelercards7 thanks you

[@nickytwotimestradingcards]

We love you Hammie! It is a shame that you try to do the right thing and get shit on. Veterans need to be treated so much better than they are.

[@hammieandson]

@nickytwotimestradingcards thanks bud. Tbis needs to be made aware all over the place. If this happened to me imagine how many its already happened to.

[@kayaking4acause107]

I wish I could help man. Sounds like your on a path to getting help. It will be difficult, but one hour at a time. Then one day at a time. If you need someone to talk to, let me know. You will be ok. You are ok.

[@hammieandson]

@@kayaking4acause107 i appreciate it. Thanks for watching

[@Ripping4Rutschmans]

Sorry this happened, but you are ok and getting help. Police need better protocol in these situations. They should have the plan you mentioned on file and hospitalize in case of high blood pressure, etc. If the Veteran is stable they should have a Counselor or be available on the phone or on FaceTime etc. You would think there would be some police or retired police that served that could be called upon to help with counseling etc

[@hammieandson]

@@Ripping4Rutschmans thank you for watching. I completely agree with you.

[@HvilleCards]

Love you Mike. I’m here for you if you ever want to talk. What can we do to help and support your family during this time?

[@hammieandson]

I appreciate it. Just continue to pray if yoir the praying type. This community has been epic in supporting one another.

[@vintagecardssteve8582]

Hope you are getting better Hammie. Be well buddy and hope to hear from ya in the near future. Shoot me a text whenever you can. Be well and safe.

[@hammieandson]

@vintagecardssteve8582 thanks for watching and i will soon

[@CaptShriver]

I'm not sure what your political affiliation is and whatever it is that's fine. You're an American, but I think when Trump gets back in office January 20th I think things are going to get better for the veterans.

[@hammieandson]

I agree. I also would like if you can share this video. We need the word to spread. Thanks for subscribing and supporting

[@TheCrackPackDaddy]

Hammie your the man brother! Hope you know how brave you are sharing something like this and the positive impact you make everyday you step out your door! We got a long way to go when it comes to treating mental health in this country has some work to do! but sharing like this gets the conversation going! Love you brother!

[@hammieandson]

@TheCrackPackDaddy I appreciate it brother. Thanks you for taking time to watch. Your right I need people to hear this. Share this if possible. When the word is spread more ears start listening. I appreciate all you do!