Nicholas Irving on His Failed Suicide Attempt: Shooting Myself Was My Hardest Target (Part 22)

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  • @specialkay1931
    @specialkay1931 Před rokem +501

    “The hardest target I ever had to shoot.” PTSD is no joke. Its crazy that the government don’t provide long term metal help for these dudes.

    • @mr.g816
      @mr.g816 Před rokem

      It might be the brain trauma (CTE) instead of PTSD. Firing High caliber rifle is enough to start destroying the brain and cause CTE. Let alone blowing up charges or using mortars

    • @danielmolloy6107
      @danielmolloy6107 Před rokem +62

      Or give em at least a free 75k a year we too busy givin money to other countries

    • @caleblawrence7105
      @caleblawrence7105 Před rokem +9

      They actually do.

    • @KelticTim
      @KelticTim Před rokem +17

      They do, but it can’t be forced on them, they need to ask for it. They make sure everyone knows help is available. Honestly, too many of them don’t get help cause they don’t wanna lose 2nd amend

    • @Mikefantasia22
      @Mikefantasia22 Před rokem +20

      The V.A is SUCH a joke. I know guys who saw no action and claimed they got they booty touched while in service and are on 90% payout. I knew a guy who for a fee could deliver other vets 100% payout , but he'd take money the first 3 years. It was wild.
      Saw docs prescribe pills then cut them off . All sorts of wild shit. I'm nit even a vet and I saw all these shitty situations just from friends who served.

  • @AprilCampbell
    @AprilCampbell Před rokem +63

    That suicide talk affects him deeper than anything else. You could see the sorrow in his face

  • @byarthenik
    @byarthenik Před rokem +206

    I absolutely felt this… when I lost my brother all my motivation went away. He talking on the realest level of the unseen and unheard.

    • @GDMHificationranpitc
      @GDMHificationranpitc Před rokem +6

      yet not talking about Jesus who was acquainted with sorrow?

    • @BrokeSpike
      @BrokeSpike Před rokem +1

      ​@GDMHification Are you Jesus freaks capable of having even a shred of legitimate empathy?

    • @olesmokey394
      @olesmokey394 Před rokem +6

      ​@@GDMHificationranpitc that is useless sorry

    • @GDMHificationranpitc
      @GDMHificationranpitc Před rokem +1

      @@olesmokey394 you are welcome to your hypothesis... to die is to gain when you have a real goal and purpose... not just sniping random people because a random supervisor tells you, for $35,000 a year.
      not how real life HAS to work.
      Shalom

    • @byarthenik
      @byarthenik Před rokem

      @Kenneth Jones it’s hard man

  • @CaribbeanTrendz
    @CaribbeanTrendz Před rokem +59

    He’s definitely still here for a purpose. 🙌🏽🙏🏽

  • @anyright8683
    @anyright8683 Před rokem +42

    Hardest target I had to shoot and the only one I really missed. Man that is deep.

  • @kung-fukennyfamily
    @kung-fukennyfamily Před rokem +143

    Such a surprisingly common myth is that all people who are suicidal hide it and won't tell anyone. This leads to people assume that those who reach out for help aren't "really suicidal" which is so incredibly damaging.

    • @Oogaboogaboo187
      @Oogaboogaboo187 Před rokem +4

      Fr tho

    • @neomatrix1848
      @neomatrix1848 Před rokem +3

      I think it's we don't want to be labeled or looked at crazy so we just never say anything is why I never did and sad a person feels that way around the only people that know them best family and friends...nobody can understand what pushes a person to that point unless ur that person is what I've learned so many things that can make a person do that...before I got to that point I said I would never...but when I was there I said damn I see how

    • @challenger39z65
      @challenger39z65 Před rokem +2

      @@neomatrix1848 brother exactly. I never thought I would have ever been there but yes it can happen to you too.

  • @HurtblessingsTV
    @HurtblessingsTV Před rokem +71

    This type of talk is needed in our community more than ever...

  • @lda412
    @lda412 Před rokem +296

    His testimony is amazing, def the best interview out. It’s a breath of fresh air with this interview instead of the normal degenerate rappers. Sincere thank you to our military for your service!!

    • @davruck1
      @davruck1 Před rokem

      How many innocent people have rappers killed? Why are they degenerates but soldiers who bomb kids aren’t?

    • @Adubs917
      @Adubs917 Před rokem +5

      I bought his book last week and highly recommend I’m not a book guy either but man his life and career is interesting/inspiring

    • @Spacesprocketz
      @Spacesprocketz Před rokem +4

      @@Adubs917 thanks for confirming this! I said I was going get his book last week but I’ve been dragging my feet

    • @calvinjackson5013
      @calvinjackson5013 Před rokem +3

      Definitely! Best interview on this platform! 💯💯💯

    • @calvinjackson5013
      @calvinjackson5013 Před rokem +1

      @@Adubs917 didn’t know he had one, I’m goin to check him out! 💯

  • @twxnoo
    @twxnoo Před rokem +66

    I was paralyzed from anxiety, also called Functional Neurological Disorder i was as down as i could be, end of last year i was officially back walking and feeling better. When your down you never think it’s a way up but GOD does it every time🙏🙏 my testimony

    • @twxnoo
      @twxnoo Před rokem +1

      Feel free to share yours under here.

    • @monkmode_11
      @monkmode_11 Před rokem +3

      1ove 🤞🏾

    • @bernettaparker3739
      @bernettaparker3739 Před rokem +1

      I’m glad you found your way up😊🙏🏾🫶🏾

    • @Trblsum96
      @Trblsum96 Před rokem +1

      I’m there now, paralyzed from anxiety that is. I have been for quite sometime.

    • @LloydJamesWu
      @LloydJamesWu Před rokem +1

      I don't know you but reading this I'm so happy for you , keep on keeping on , legend

  • @alpage9306
    @alpage9306 Před rokem +177

    This brother is definitely a motivation I was going through extremely psychosis and when I heard how he he got through seal training I got this sudden energy and I felt like my psychosis was my training and it wasn't as bad, in my eyes hearing his story saved my life

    • @KnowledgeisKey63
      @KnowledgeisKey63 Před rokem +9

      Stay strong brother. We need the real
      Soldiers here to shine when it’s darkest 💯💯💯 144000 are here

    • @warprimeminister
      @warprimeminister Před rokem +10

      He wasn’t in the Navy lol but good for you

    • @bbrucet3
      @bbrucet3 Před rokem +5

      Brother, the darkest nights lead to brightest dawns. Do your best to know fix temporary problems with permanent solutions. You can change everything and anything about yourself given enough time and enough forgiveness. Do you best. I love ya and I don't know ya, I've been there before and I still have more living and loving to do. Plus this new call of duty is sweet.

    • @critiquemytechnique2.0
      @critiquemytechnique2.0 Před rokem +4

      *Ranger Training. But yeah man keep going, good luck

    • @alpage9306
      @alpage9306 Před rokem +1

      @@KnowledgeisKey63 that it is right, god bless man

  • @davemore0
    @davemore0 Před rokem +57

    Damn I’ve watched every one of these clips from him and this the first time I’ve heard his voice crack. Respect bro. Glad to see my man is still a human being.

    • @marquishenderson6173
      @marquishenderson6173 Před rokem +1

      Same here, I watched some 2 or 3 times and looking forward to the next one everyday, I'm really waiting for the entire interview to be released to watch it again. The guy that's interviewing him has done a great job with his questions

    • @TheRealGringuito
      @TheRealGringuito Před rokem +1

      Also you can see in his eyes how uncomfortable he was talking about it

    • @xavierclayton9990
      @xavierclayton9990 Před rokem

      You like cracked voices, ok.

  • @henryjacobs4478
    @henryjacobs4478 Před rokem +148

    Nick is an actual definition of a G.

  • @kellywillis8091
    @kellywillis8091 Před rokem +45

    This guy is so humble, considering all he has done, surviving some of the hardest physical and mental training, the number of kills he has under his belt, and the struggles to re-adapt to living in society, to say he hasn't lived enough shows a level of humility that is astounding. Thank you, Nick, for having the courage to tell your story in such a brutally honest way. When he speaks I listen because he shook the hand of death, and what he is saying is backed by the toughest kind of experience.

  • @khalilconway6834
    @khalilconway6834 Před rokem +157

    Glads he’s here to tell his story ! 🙏🏾

    • @jmane4581
      @jmane4581 Před rokem +7

      Glad Is Glad He’s Here To Tell His Story 😂

    • @mac34001
      @mac34001 Před 3 měsíci

      U glad he talking about killing innocent people. U are the devil 👿

  • @JJustSayin
    @JJustSayin Před rokem +29

    Being a combat veteran myself, I feel all his pain.

  • @derricksorrell182
    @derricksorrell182 Před rokem +34

    We’ve all felt the feeling, he’s owning and describing his experience to guide others through the hard times he’s been through. This is what life is all about, each one teach one.

  • @surefiresteak0292
    @surefiresteak0292 Před rokem +8

    one of the best interviews i’ve seen. good questions and not interrupting

  • @blazerjd108
    @blazerjd108 Před rokem +16

    Man this is so deep shouts out to him and all survivors of s.a glad they’re still here ❤

  • @Kindaserious365
    @Kindaserious365 Před rokem +14

    Amazing interview. I was at fort sill Oklahoma as an instructor. Off my last deployment 9 months earlier. One of my low points -putting a 45 in my mouth and my ex wife walking into the room and talking me off the ledge. I didn’t realize how much I was devastated and how much it impacted her either as it came up in my divorce and custody battle. Whoever watches this interview and reads my comment it isn’t worth it you can be great years later -you hit rock bottom, you’re at your lowest point- shit you got nowhere to go but up.

  • @Its_just_zell
    @Its_just_zell Před rokem +4

    Hearing this man talk.....such a realist and extremely self aware. Nothing but Respect

  • @wilb6657
    @wilb6657 Před rokem +5

    Dude, this is one of the BEST interviews I've ever seen. This dude is so real.

  • @shaqfoomusic816
    @shaqfoomusic816 Před rokem +4

    Glad you here man found your interview last night watched it all up to here and went searching for more really appreciate your sacrifices and honesty especially during black history month!❤

  • @robertfletcher9425
    @robertfletcher9425 Před rokem +19

    Thank you NICHOLAS IRVING. YOUR SERVICE IS MUCH APPRECIATED.

  • @ohok4631
    @ohok4631 Před rokem +231

    We don’t even want vlad doing interviews no more 💯

    • @countheavy6803
      @countheavy6803 Před rokem

      You talking bullshit

    • @shonuff718
      @shonuff718 Před rokem +4

      Indeed !!

    • @ShervierJ
      @ShervierJ Před rokem +4

      I’ll definitely check out Shawn’s interviews now

    • @chrissimpson453
      @chrissimpson453 Před rokem +11

      At least not when it's more serious interviews like this cuz vlad would spend the whole interview comparing himself to the person in the interview instead of letting them tell there story

    • @jbucdadon8583
      @jbucdadon8583 Před rokem +1

      Vlad is more on the annoying side of things. Self centered..always gotta prove he hip..shawn jus does his job

  • @anthonydesimone1608
    @anthonydesimone1608 Před rokem +3

    Glad finally changed it up a bit!!! One of the best interviews In a while

  • @Geezy-vb4fv
    @Geezy-vb4fv Před rokem +17

    Damn I felt that, he said he was the hardest target he had to shoot… but this dude is as real as it gets imo just humble and real down to earth

  • @briancrawford69
    @briancrawford69 Před rokem +5

    Man seeing this guy on other peoples channels and how cool and funny he is as well just what a bad ass soldier he was a d served our nation, I can't even imagine him taking his life and not being around. Stay strong and be happy Nick

  • @kung-fukennyfamily
    @kung-fukennyfamily Před rokem +28

    "I don't wanna die, but I don't wanna live like this"- Bea Miller

  • @mobiledutycodmr.9256
    @mobiledutycodmr.9256 Před rokem +3

    Truly a KING my favorite interview of all time. Thanks for your service!

  • @bernettaparker3739
    @bernettaparker3739 Před rokem +5

    When you think you aren’t motivating, you are definitely a motivator whether believe it or not. Thank you for your service sir and thank you for telling your story!!!

  • @kimesha1113
    @kimesha1113 Před rokem +4

    I love this guy I wana give him a big hug ❤ I know he’s going to do more great things! You have so much life to live and much more to offer keep going brother

  • @andrecasiano8857
    @andrecasiano8857 Před rokem +4

    HUMBLE this man is! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE AND ALL THE OTHERS SOLDIERS THAT PUT THERE LIVES ON THE LINE TO PROTECT US ❤️

  • @melloa7833
    @melloa7833 Před rokem +3

    Keep pushing forward brother ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

  • @travisloadholt685
    @travisloadholt685 Před rokem +4

    Great interview praying for your mental peace and health brother! Keep going!

  • @ericd2665
    @ericd2665 Před rokem +1

    What a great honest interview never follow a trend or anything just been him self much respect for this man it was a honor to watch theses clips

  • @bengolly44
    @bengolly44 Před rokem +1

    Coldest Interview EVER Salute Young Bruh💪🏾

  • @shauncathey9365
    @shauncathey9365 Před rokem

    We need a part 2 Prez ASAP I believe he has plenty more for to put down for us to pick up amazing humble honest dude👍🏽

  • @WhosBroFTW
    @WhosBroFTW Před rokem +1

    Your story definitely healed me I'm crying cus I understand everything you saying.

  • @aaporter1028
    @aaporter1028 Před rokem

    One of my favorite interviews I’ve watched !! Great question asking too

  • @youngpacomusic7487
    @youngpacomusic7487 Před rokem +1

    I luv how throughout this interview they both listen each other keenly before answering

  • @foodielifemac
    @foodielifemac Před rokem +2

    Love hearing from Nicholas but thank you Shawn for asking such amazing questions

  • @db-rg4zg
    @db-rg4zg Před rokem +2

    Dam bro I get straight up motivating off the relatively of your story in facing fears you would be the prime example and epitomy of a humble beast 💪🏾

  • @skyweezynU
    @skyweezynU Před rokem +1

    This interview is incredible!

  • @leanback8014
    @leanback8014 Před rokem +2

    Love this man he's so honest and real

  • @davidcontreras1605
    @davidcontreras1605 Před rokem +11

    Real shit.
    You need to do more interviews. Personal ones. This is amazing. Night and day vlad bs questions.
    Do your thing man. Questions are on point!

  • @db1348
    @db1348 Před rokem +1

    Battle, your story helps me for sure

  • @WishMount
    @WishMount Před rokem +6

    2:29 That smirk afterward, he knows he proved himself against the so-called baddest men whilst not being one himself

  • @1ron0xide
    @1ron0xide Před 2 měsíci

    Nick's a hero for telling this story. Shawn is a hero for holding it. Vlad is a hero for sharing it.
    Well done all around. Thank you.

  • @kzakulenga5138
    @kzakulenga5138 Před rokem

    I loved every minute of this. This helped me and many others

  • @kambennettproduction
    @kambennettproduction Před rokem

    best interview I watched this year so far.

  • @donp3635
    @donp3635 Před rokem +12

    That was a bar , the only target I ever missed and hardest to kill 💪🏽💪🏽

  • @chrisburke2520
    @chrisburke2520 Před rokem +2

    That’s the most unselfish and realistic answer I ever heard he has been through so much and can tell you he don’t have it all figured out but everyone else claims to

  • @professororgasm
    @professororgasm Před rokem

    I love every single story I hear from this man and I’m glad to have read his book at least one of them

  • @furiousrobinson
    @furiousrobinson Před rokem +10

    Sean Perez didn’t even know he was going to give it up like this!

    • @silkbrown2071
      @silkbrown2071 Před rokem

      Fr I felt him when he said wow a few times.

  • @djchinot7229
    @djchinot7229 Před rokem +7

    One guy I would love to meet in person. People of his caliber need to be protected at all cost. I admire him. Deep down I’m sure he’s a good dude.

  • @kingredpill5669
    @kingredpill5669 Před rokem

    Shawn prez did a masterful job with this entire interview. Huge kudos !

  • @Coochieslap
    @Coochieslap Před rokem +3

    Been a fan of Nick for some time now. He’s really one of the more genuine souls out there. I’m glad to see him given such a great interview. This really needs to be one of Vlads more successful videos although it’s all Nicks presence

  • @qbconnect2883
    @qbconnect2883 Před rokem +8

    Man this dude touched my soul with what he saying about motivational stuff. This level of wisdom I've never heard and I've followed a LOT of successful people. He reminds me of Job from the bible with that one. The humility to basically say I'm here and I'm good today but how can I sit here and tell someone else to "get off your ass", "you can do it", when sometimes just keeping themselves from going over the edge in the face of all their trials might be a miracle in itself for some people. When just getting out of bed may be someone's miracle in itself; living by God's grace and taking nothing for granted. You have to have really lived to understand such things 🙏🏾

  • @infamouskyle8087
    @infamouskyle8087 Před rokem +1

    This whole series on him is so good

  • @shawnwenzel6074
    @shawnwenzel6074 Před rokem +1

    Best interview yet

  • @Nola_9thward
    @Nola_9thward Před rokem +1

    You here for a reason sir!

  • @georgeharris7448
    @georgeharris7448 Před rokem

    Blessings to this brother powerful words.

  • @hardheadfat59
    @hardheadfat59 Před rokem +14

    Whoa this interview went dark these past 5 videos. It was cool the 1st part with the achievements and etc but now damn shit crazy what war do .

  • @DREAMP4RK3R
    @DREAMP4RK3R Před rokem +1

    Dont even need glad for this one, this interview has been a banger

  • @comments.cuestionsandconcerns

    this combat veteran and american hero is sharing the stories of a lot of military operators. i can relate to so much of his story. awesome interview. FREEDOM IS NOT FREE. someone is always paying for it.

  • @SpaceMONKEY92
    @SpaceMONKEY92 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful well spoken soul ❤️

  • @D0peSince85
    @D0peSince85 Před rokem

    Once again, I really appreciate how Prez is conducting this convo…that was a very tough question to ask, but he framed it in a way that didn’t come off as insensitive or crass..”I was my hardest target…” wow

  • @backagain5216
    @backagain5216 Před rokem

    What can I say? Peace to those suffering in this world. Coming at you from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

  • @CoopsCamaroSS
    @CoopsCamaroSS Před rokem

    I applaud y’all for putting the hotline info up here

  • @postedreality
    @postedreality Před rokem +1

    Motivation comes in all different shapes and forms....facts!!!!!

  • @fabioenchilada581
    @fabioenchilada581 Před rokem +13

    When a video has a warning it just makes me wanna watch it more tbh. The reaper is somebody I look up to seriously, so glad God pulled you through your hard times. Your message is resonating with hundreds out thousands of people. I’m so grateful for your courage and bravery🙏🏼💯🙏🏼

  • @tylerkrasula2590
    @tylerkrasula2590 Před rokem +1

    That A.M. F.M. spoke to me and that's so real. Actual motivation and fake motivation it can hit you in either form but it's all motivation so to speak.

  • @RonnieM90
    @RonnieM90 Před rokem +1

    I like that Vlad is not interviewing him. He is getting the time to say what he needs to say, and what he is saying needs to be heard.

  • @Adubs917
    @Adubs917 Před rokem +1

    Man you can see it in his eyes and facial movements that really messed with his head. I’m glad he’s hear. Anyone reading this I bought his first book and man totally recommend getting it gets really into detail

  • @owethumbili9251
    @owethumbili9251 Před rokem

    Best interview 🙌

  • @Eric1935
    @Eric1935 Před rokem +8

    @1:45 “It’s the hardest target I ever had to shoot, and the only one I really missed… Thankfully..” 😮

  • @micperez819
    @micperez819 Před rokem +4

    This guy has the most authentic relatable veteran story. I think most combat veterans relate to his story over most of the other veterans in the media

  • @darkhunk2
    @darkhunk2 Před rokem +4

    Man this is probably one of vlad best interviews ,love this brother interviewing him ,salute to the Rasta 🇯🇲👏🏾🏝️

  • @43wolverine
    @43wolverine Před rokem

    Reaper, former military members of all US forces, you CANNOT leave us now. We need you guys around NOW MORE THAN EVER. Thanks for your service.

  • @chris-cy5ed
    @chris-cy5ed Před rokem

    Hang on in there Big Man

  • @Randomyoutubecommenter
    @Randomyoutubecommenter Před rokem +4

    This guy is such a realist and that is always something that’s appreciated

  • @dark2light263
    @dark2light263 Před rokem +1

    This guy is awesome. Glad he's good at killing enemies and not himself.

  • @tritiumeye
    @tritiumeye Před rokem

    Thank you, Nick.

  • @jazzysosweet5133
    @jazzysosweet5133 Před rokem +1

    Love you bro

  • @TrollingSRT
    @TrollingSRT Před rokem +1

    this guy is amazing

  • @agapeten
    @agapeten Před rokem

    Much love

  • @SCALES1992
    @SCALES1992 Před rokem

    I respect where Mr. Irving is coming from with the motivation cause one thing I've noticed about Goggins, I think he does what he does because there is a constant need/desire to prove people wrong.

  • @erichowell5370
    @erichowell5370 Před rokem +2

    He is a good interviewer!!!

  • @davidjohnson-iw6vj
    @davidjohnson-iw6vj Před rokem

    The guy doing the interview need a mainstream journalist job because he's asking the right questions no matter how painful and deep they are, awesome journalist.

  • @vincetheprince7759
    @vincetheprince7759 Před rokem

    Thanx bruh

  • @benmack4525
    @benmack4525 Před rokem

    I pray for u brother even if you don’t see this I no the struggles hold on bro .357 … I’m still here and so are u we have a purpose and jus like I told myself that’s the cowards way out bro proud of u

  • @alfarouqaminufor3892
    @alfarouqaminufor3892 Před rokem +2

    thank you for everything you've done for this country! your sacrifices are noticed!

    • @delanoblanco2248
      @delanoblanco2248 Před rokem +2

      Nah. it's politics, he did it for another country and got used by the USA

    • @GDMHificationranpitc
      @GDMHificationranpitc Před rokem +1

      ​@@delanoblanco2248 Blanco ... can they keep it that real?

    • @delanoblanco2248
      @delanoblanco2248 Před rokem

      @@GDMHificationranpitc who?

    • @GDMHificationranpitc
      @GDMHificationranpitc Před rokem +1

      @@delanoblanco2248 anyone who can see your comment including Mr. Irving. Beyond politics into the politricks if you ask me.

    • @firstlast8258
      @firstlast8258 Před rokem

      @@GDMHificationranpitc a sucker is born every minute

  • @hecwashere610
    @hecwashere610 Před rokem

    Can we have the hole interview this part thing is killing me lol
    Thank you sir for keeping us save

  • @brandonwilliams2165
    @brandonwilliams2165 Před 3 měsíci

    He's on another level in "coming to terms with"

  • @Quesoverga
    @Quesoverga Před rokem

    Been there. Proud of everything you’ve done dude!!! I look at it as if its that fucked up to get to that point, i wanna see the rest. Like a movie you wanna but dont wanna watch

  • @ehh3140
    @ehh3140 Před rokem +1

    The man interviewing did a great job

  • @antwonbates5093
    @antwonbates5093 Před rokem +2

    Vlad…. Dude who did this interview is your golden goose. A true journalist. Jus lyk. 100

  • @tbreed9919
    @tbreed9919 Před 3 měsíci

    This man the real goat 💯💯

  • @madnotez
    @madnotez Před rokem

    Also I would start plugging whatever you have going on with your books and events etcetera.# Let's support our own support this brother!

  • @_wciv3820
    @_wciv3820 Před rokem

    This guy truly lives in reality. Much respect to his honesty