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I Respect and Admire Veterans

http://bipartisanreport.com/2016/11/23/just-in-veterans-are-now-self-deploying-in-order-to-protect-standing-rock-protesters-video/

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berangere · 80-89, F

They have put their lives in danger and many went through hell,and are now suffering from PTSD resulting in profound personality changes and mental illness and as a result can no longer lead a normal life.I don't believe they get the help and support they deserve,nor the understanding.

Justpeaceandlove · 61-69, F

They have to keep fighting and searching for the help. It's there.

berangere · 80-89, F

Many can no longer hold down a job.

berangere · 80-89, F

@Justpeaceandlove:Yes, Help is there, but is it easy to find?

Justpeaceandlove · 61-69, F

@berangere: no it's not easy. I know from experience. I just know it's there somewhere.

berangere · 80-89, F

When a person is no longer in control of his or her full faculties due to a nervous breakdown or PTSD and find themselves isolated as a result,I would think it would be practically impossible for them to know where to get the help they need.Some might have tried and found themselves rebuffed.

Justpeaceandlove · 61-69, F

@berangere: if they are by themselves yes.

berangere · 80-89, F

@Justpeaceandlove: And sadly many of their problems are due to their PTSD,their marriages having broken down and their families avoiding them as many now have short stress tolerance level and turn to alcohol and drugs to try and fix their symptoms,which only compound them!

berangere · 80-89, F

@ Justpeaceandlove I meant war veterans.