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What Not to Say to Someone With PTSD

Do you know a military veteran who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Is it a spouse, relative, or friend? What you say can help or harm them. Here is a list of things you should never say to someone with PTSD:

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Lets Talk About Sex: Pressure for Homecoming Magic

Homecoming is a hard thing to prep for as a military spouse. It’s hard to keep your mind from wandering. The imagination runs wild, and after being on your own so long, it feel nice to hope and fantasize about how all of your worries and your loneliness will melt away and magically your family [...]

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The Military Spouse Lost in a Massacre

There are certain things that are impossible prepare for, losing a spouse being chief among them. Military spouses often are forced to talk about the possibility, discuss options and get finances in order ahead of time. They have thought about the very real possibility that their spouse would be killed, captured, disabled or severely injured [...]

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Battle on the Home Front: Military Spouses and PTSD

A military member’s homecoming is almost always an exciting, jubilant event that restores stability and peace of mind. But spouses with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can return home a changed person. About one in five military members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan report PTSD symptoms, but only half typically seek treatment, according to a 2008 study by [...]

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The Reality of Military Homecomings

Military homecomings are often incredibly emotional periods for both returning service members and their families.While joyous and exciting, sometimes they can also prove emotionally and psychologically challenging. Family’s dynamics can change. Children have grown. Experiences in the field can register a significant impact on military members. The reality is that homecomings can prove challenging for service [...]

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