Comments for United Children of Veterans

Comment on Daughters of Vietnam Veterans by Alli Blank

Alli Blank — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:41:50 +0000

My father was a Vietnam Veteran. Years ago he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Diease. He was able to get benefits through the Veterans Association because of PTSD. We lost him about 3 years ago and I often wonder about other Vietnam Veterans, the struggles they deal with on a daily basis and their families.

Comment on Contact by Becki Watson

Becki Watson — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:29:43 +0000

My dad was in Vietnam from ’67 to ’69 with the US Army. He is also a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the Oregon Army National Guard.
It has been my wish to help younger children (I am 38) of vets with PTSD. I have found that there are programs for the vets and their spouses, but I haven’t found anything for the children. Is there anything out there that I can get some ideas from or a program that can be adapted for the area in which I live?
I live in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Thank you for your time,
Becki Watson

Comment on Contact by Kyle Ridge

Kyle Ridge — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:11:48 +0000

Christal, my dad was drafted to Vietnam in 1968 as well. He recently took the advice from my mom to go to the VA, and they have discovered that he suffers from PTSD. During my whole childhood i felt as if there was something that i did to set my dad off. I havent really chatted with him over the years, and i am afraid that one day it will be to late. Ive tried a few times to have him talk to me or to a counseler to help with the issues that he is facing. But just like you said that was a word that we did not bring up in my house. VIETNAM.

Comment on Contact by Ken O'Brien

Ken O'Brien — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:23:24 +0000

Hey Christal. Long time. Great site. I am being showcased in a national newspaper here in Queensland, Australia regarding my work on the heritability of PTSD and the secondary effects of this condition…

Could you please post these links as well….

• http://eprints.qut.edu.au/13794/
• http://eprints.qut.edu.au/650/1/obrien_ken.pdf

Great. Can I call you “Sis”? Feels like we’re related through our fathers’ experiences….(truly).

Take care…Soldier on.

Comment on Talks with Dad Ease Vietnam Scars by bithika

bithika — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:55:58 +0000

You have developed a beautiful photograph from the ‘negatives’ of your childhood moments. Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for inspiring a belief in the richness of life no matter what curve balls it hurls at you. Wish you all the success.

Comment on Contact by Michael J. Burke

Michael J. Burke — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:33:33 +0000

Your website is wonderful! I believe we met once not too long ago in Decatur at a Veterans Heart seminar. I’m a VN vet and have turned my energy now to a veterans movement called Veterans for Truth in Military Recruiting based in Atlanta at American Friends Service Committee. It’s good re-connecting and let’s “keep up the fire” to end these crazy Vietnam war lookalikes.

Mike Burke

P.S. couldn’t get video to come in — probably me!!!

Comment on Soldier’s Heart: An Organization Devoted to the Emotional and Spiritual Needs of Veterans, Their Families, and Their Communities by Paula Griffin

Paula Griffin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:39:09 +0000

A deep bow of gratitude to all who are courageously sharing their truth! Thank you!

Comment on Christal’s Story by Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:02:54 +0000

I can feel your heart and soul driving this amazing project. The work you are doing in peeling back the layers of your father’s experiences — and the impact on you — will bless many,many lives. Others will now find the courage and the way forward to peace through your example.

And so it is!
Sharon