Quote Originally Posted by HOTRODPAINT View Post
A Junior in high school!

I painted my first car and built my first engine the next year!

One year after that I started spitting up blood from ulcerated lungs. My doctor wrote a letter to the draft board, and changed my draft status. I was relieved not to go to Viet Nam. I doubt I was mentally strong enough for that experience. I'm sure I would have PTSD like many friends now do... but I have felt guilty ever since! {:-(

Thanks to our vets! Forever Grateful!

It's called "survivor guilt syndrome" and I struggled with it for years until a couple of combat vets got me straightened out. Don't feel guilty, it'll drive you nuts and can turn you into a drunk. I have first hand experience on the latter and have been sober for over 20 years.