I'm not sure one can ever be prepared to hear a war story. I've been told that listening to a Veteran share their experiences from the military shows trust---something that can be hard for some service members. I've also been told some "tall tales" about downtime between missions, shenanigans that Veterans could only experience on a … [Read more...]
Just A Reminder: There’s a Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day
With Memorial Day coming, I thought of an article that I read that discusses the differences between the commonly confused days of Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is typically celebrated on the last Monday in May. This holiday is set aside to pay tribute to those who died serving in the military. In fact, some folks will visit … [Read more...]
The Stigma that Can Stop Veterans from Getting Help
Today's post comes from the PBS Newshour and what can discourage veterans from seeking treatment from PTSD. As you may have noticed, PTSD is a topic of interest lately. Mostly because I see how it affects someone I love. There are Veterans who struggle to get help because they may not want to accept the diagnosis. Some Veterans relive moments … [Read more...]
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