I would like to comment on the email I received today. First, any time we can promote PTSD awareness amongst our military and veterans, we need to do so. One misunderstanding is that PTSD is only found in combat veterans. This is a lie propagated even in the VA system. If you, a friend, or … More PTSD: an invisible wound of war – 06/21/2024
You’re in a crowded room full of friends and family, yet you are so uncomfortable that even your brain is screaming, SHUSH!!! If you think this scenario is unfamiliar and could never happen to you or someone you know, think again. In the United States, 1 in 5 citizens experience some form of mental health … More Christians and Mental Health – 04/22/2025
We begin today’s blog post with two quotes. One is a set of statistics based on Veteran suicide/mental illness. The other is the opinion about mental illness by one of our day’s leading Biblical preachers/teachers. After reading these one must, especially if you call yourself a “Christian” take a serious look at the questions posed … More Saturday Soldiers Devotion – “Metal Illness – 05/03/2024
Everyone no matter what they claim desires to be honored. They either want to be recognized for individual accomplishments or for a group/team/unit achievement. In the military, we had badges and ribbons for all sorts of individual achievements honors, and quite a few for the unit as well. An individual soldier and especially a good … More Saturday’s Soldiers Devotional – Plus-“Honor” – 03/09/2024
Last night my wife and I watch the movie “A Few Good Men.” In it, I was reminded that in the Marines as in life some folks are “Always Faithful” to the wrong things. The faithfulness of God’s perfect loyalty and consistency in being true to his name, his character, and his word. And as … More Saturday’s Soldier Devotional – 06/03/2023
Through Veterans Treatment Court, Ray was ordered into mental health treatment. That’s when the Army Veteran’s life started to change. Read Now REMEMBER NEVER GO IT ALONE! WE HAVE YOUR SIX! If you or anyone you know is feeling suicidal, depressed, angry outburst, or having any mental health issues PLEASE CONTACT one of the agencies listed on our CRISIS … More HOPE HEALS
Both my daughter and I suffer from PTSD (in my case CPDD since the VA refused PTSD) recently she called her local VA asking to see a mental health provider, they gave her an appointment 2 months out. When she went off on them, a symptom of PTSD, they hung up! So much for our … More Veteran suicide is more than just about mental health
The pictures below are strikingly similar and tragic, and many are asking the question how could this great nation repeat the failure of 46 years ago? Taken Amid Embassy Evacuation Some Call Biden’s ‘Saigon Moment’ Is Striking 14 Aug 2021 -Business – InsiderPhoto Evacuation of US Embassy Saigon 29 April 1975 – NY Daily News … More VETERANS ARE NOT ALONE
Relating to civilians was a challenge for Schuyler after he got out of the Army. He felt on edge, and sometimes he had trouble managing his frustration. He didn’t believe he had PTSD, but he knew something wasn’t right. Learning he had a traumatic brain injury led him to VA and Vet Center resources that helped him turn his life around. … More Recognizing signs of PTSD and TBI
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