Comments on: The Worst Phone Call I Ever Received from my Servicemember

By: Johnna

Johnna — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 14:53:10 +0000

I agree completely that we need to support our veterans and they have been ignored far t to long. But we need to support the family as a unit as well. The whole family dynamic has been ignored far to long, leaving families in desolation. I firmly believe, that until we change the conversation and address the complexities the family faces as a whole, this horrible trend will continue. Not just 22 vets a day, but spouse and children committing suicide under the weight and toll of the war at home.

By: Lizann

Lizann — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 20:51:44 +0000

In reply to Johnna.

Yes, you’re right, there are so many families whose child or parent or spouse came home different. I’m lucky my husband recovered, but aware that some never do. The more we can do to listen to veterans and relieve them of some of their burden, the better our whole country will be.

By: Johnna

Johnna — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 19:52:53 +0000

I couldn’t agree more, those lost over the years, but our soldiers cam home. But many didn’t come home the same as when they left through visible or invisible injuries. The military discarded many thru med boards and then ignored much to complete their mission, leaving the VA to sort all the rest out. But it is the Military Spouse, the family caregivers whom face the War at Home. Everyone, unique in it own way and some far worse than others. After so many years of War, it has taken it’s Toll, but their sacrifice is never remembered or honored. Please help raise awareness!

http://www.military.com/spouse/military-life/military-resources/the-toll-of-war-milwives-and-suicide.html