May 2011 - PTSD: A Soldier’s Perspective

Memorial Day 2011

To those that never made it back, I will never forget your sacrifice. To the family members, thank you for your continued sacrifices for our country and may you find purpose in your loved ones absence.

Published Mon, May 30 2011 3:40 PM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: Veteran, memorial day

Combat Veteran Eligibility: Enhanced Eligibility For VA Health Care Benefits

I know, I know. I'm a little late on breaking the news (2008, hello), I just found it and posted it. If anyone has any experience in filing for these benefits let me know in the comments. Taken from the VA website : On January 28, 2008, “Public Law...

Published Fri, May 27 2011 3:14 PM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: VA, Resources, benefits

Turtle Women Rising: The Tradition of Honoring Veterans

Eli PaintedCrow, holds a proud history from the Yaqui Nation and Mexican ancestry. She is the mother to two veteran sons and a grandmother of eight. Eli is an advocate for Peace and an advocate for returning soldiers. A 22yr Army veteran whose eyes were...

Published Tue, May 24 2011 1:54 PM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: spirituality, Coming Home, A Native American's Perspective, traditions, Turtle Women Rising

Veteran Unemployment, War Stigma and Empoyers Misunderstanding of the Modern Warrior

Veteran unemployment has reached critical mass. The stigma of the "Psychologically Wounded" veteran may be impacting employers decisions in hiring them. According to Call of Duty's Endowment ( C.O.D.E. ) website, veteran unemployment has...

Published Tue, May 24 2011 10:54 AM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: stigma, combat vet stereotype, veteran unemployment

Comumbia University Violates Eli PaintedCrow's Civil Rights

Eli Painted Crow, a featured speaker for Nadia MacCaffrey's VeteranVillage.org , her bio, My work is about feeding our spirit by expressing my truth in language that is from my heart, life experience and my personal truth. It is my hope that people...

Published Mon, May 23 2011 2:33 PM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: veterans, veteran discrimination

Call of Duty Endowment Memorial Day Campaign

Memorial day will be here soon and I have just been invited by Activision’s Call of Duty Endowment to participate in an Host Media Call with UFC 130 Fighter, Brian Stann and BG James "Spider" Marks (USA-Ret) to discuss their 2011 Memorial Day...

Published Mon, May 23 2011 12:50 PM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: press release

Wives of Incarcerated Veterans Seeking Candidates for Reality TV Show

A friend and highly respected advocate, Family of Incarcerated Veterans is looking for "Wives of Incarcerated Veterans" for a possible reality TV show. We need to push our message further into the media, this project will deliver a punch of...

Published Sun, May 22 2011 6:05 PM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: TV, Family Of Incarcerated Veterans, Combat PTSD Blogger

Surrender Hill Part 4

Coming tonight....

Published Sat, May 07 2011 4:07 PM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

The Forced March

I was sitting here thinking about what it cost me to march 13 miles carrying 50 pounds of gear plus another 50 in ammo and water for my Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) march or marching 100 miles through the thick German forest over five days carrying an...

Published Fri, May 06 2011 5:59 PM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: Combat PTSD Vet Perspective

Military Souse Appreciation Day

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 05, 2011 Presidential Proclamation--Military Spouse Appreciation Day Military spouses serve as steady and supportive partners to the heroes in uniform who protect and defend our great...

Published Fri, May 06 2011 10:09 AM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: press release

The VA's New Mobile App: PTSD Coach

Taken from the VA's website , modified from original; The PTSD Coach app, a free iTunes download , can help you learn about and manage symptoms that commonly occur after trauma. Features include: Reliable information on PTSD and treatments that work...

Published Wed, May 04 2011 9:16 PM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: Resources

New VA Caregiver Program for Post-9/11 Veterans

PRESS RELEASE May 3, 2011 : VA to Take Applications for New Family Caregiver Program VA Implementing Enhancements to Existing Services for Veterans and Their Caregivers WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published the interim...

Published Wed, May 04 2011 11:28 AM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: Resources, press release

30 Confirmed Kills: Surrender Hill Part 3

Healing is not fluid. Sometimes it happens in jagged forms; one step forward and three giant leaps back. I have part 3 of one of my war time trauma accounts to share with you, Buddha said, "Do not believe what I say just out of respect for me, but...

Published Tue, May 03 2011 5:28 PM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: therapy notes

Osama Bin Laden's Death

I am torn, I understand people's elation with Osama's death. But, I do not feel that way. My only thoughts have to do with the 30% of veterans coming home with PTSD, maybe now we can call these wars a success and get the hell out of them. Remember...

Published Mon, May 02 2011 11:33 AM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: 9-11

New for March: Place in my Heart Where I Hold Sacred Memories

Place in my Heart Where I Hold Sacred Memories Ok, update. Since last week I have been in communication with my sons and that "insecure" part of me has been abated, it is good to talk to my sons. It sure does give me much energy and hope for...

Published Sun, May 01 2011 6:51 PM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: my life