It’s a fact that many of our men and women who serve or have served in the military suffer from “mental health issues”, such as PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Explosive Anger Disorders, Physical pain, illnesses and injuries and many other Combat Stress Disorders.
(This is also true for our Police Officers and Firefighters)
Mental health injuries are the same as any other injury. Sometimes, soldiers are over medicated, or sometimes mis-diagnosed and treated with NONE of the urgency given to the physically wounded.
Many may not receive the proper treatment, education, support or follow-up care needed just to survive.
I once read that-
A person with mental illness CAN recover even though the illness is NOT “cured”.
Also that RECOVERY is a way of living a satisfying, hopeful and contributing life, even with the limitations caused by illness. Recovery involves the purpose in ones life as one grows beyond the catastrophic effects of mental illness.
Just because you suffer from a “mental dis-ease”, that doesn’t mean you can’t live a happy fulfilled life, and you shouldn’t be ignored and left to help yourself.
I may not be able to help all those who are suffering in silence, but if I help one then that’s a start.
If you are interested in becoming part of this cause.
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE..WWW.WAFAW.COM
Together we can laugh, cry, and support each other. WE MUST TAKE A STAND IN SUPPORT OF THOSE SUFFERING IN SILENCE...
Love, Hugs and Respect,
Pauline (Nena)
I know most Honor Our Fallen on the last Monday in May... but in our home May 30th was the day in which we Honored them. My dad was a WWII Veteran... and just because those in Congress took it upon themselves to change the date to make Memorial Day into a three-day weekend... made know difference to my dad. They could change it to whatever they wanted... but for him... Memorial Day would always be May 30th. And in being his daughter and being like-minded as him in so many ways... and in having this day always be the day in which we Honored Our Fallen. I have continued to do so even though he has been gone longer than my heart and mind wishes to dwell. He lays beside my brother... both receiving flowers on the 30th of May in Honor of their service.
To the men and women who gave their all... who believed in something greater than self... and sacrificed so others may be free... to live free... and all that entails. I Honor you this day and remember all that is great in the country in which I live because you made it possible for me to live it.
Thank you so much for adding me as your friend. It is an honor to know you and to support this wonderful site. GOD BLESS THE USA AND ALL OUR TROOPS! Have a wonderful day and God Bless, Singer/Songwriter John Rivetti AmbyLin Music A Proud Supporter Of Our Troops
Hey Pauline...It has been forever! How are you doing? Busy, I'm sure! I hope to catch up with you one day until then my friend. Hope you have a lucky one! :)T
