When the peace treaty is signed,
the war isn’t over for the veterans or the family.
It’s just starting
Karl Marlantes
Karl Marlantes knows. He’s a Vietnam Veteran who suffered PSTD. Among other things, he needed to write two books in order to move past his PTSD. Please read his story in this CNN profile.
Because PTSD has a huge impact on families, there are support options out there. The VA has a lot of information for family members. It includes information on identifying symptoms, what to expect and how to support your spouse as they go through therapy.
Here are additional support sites:
Living with PTSD and TBI Blog
Veteran Caregiver
The good news is, it’s possible to recover. If you or a loved one is suffering from PTSD, then please reach out for help.
Every year numerous businesses have discounts for Veterans on Veteran’s Day. Here is the 2020 list of discounts.
