Veterans Support Group

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My son is a Veteran

adamjaysmom
adamjaysmom

Hi, I am new to the group and hoping to gain knowledge and support. I am a mom of a veteran (Adam-31 yrs of age) who has PTSD. He has been incarcerated for over 3 years and we are going to trial in March. I am hoping I can get and give support to this group. Thank you 

arfie
arfie
Hello again, Ada. We met in the PTSD forum. Yes, I am a veteran, but I carried my cPTSD into the Army with me. In fact, I started my psychotherapy in earnest through the base infirmary.

I regret to inform you that this is one of the slowest moving forums on the DS website. I keep it on my newsfeed just in case, but. . . Sigh. . .
adamjaysmom
adamjaysmom
That’s not good because PTSD is serious and so many people have been diagnosed with it. Hopefully you and I can generate activity.
Seamus
Seamus
I've tried myself. I just don't there's many Vets on here. Or, they group to the specific groups, depression, anxiety etc.
adamjaysmom
adamjaysmom
Well here's 3 of us and I am sure you have thoughts, concerns, and knowledge that we can share.
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