Hi. My name is Christal Presley, and I'm the daughter of a Vietnam veteran with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Though I have never been to war, I share many of my father's symptoms. This blog provides resources and support for children of veterans with secondary/vicarious PTSD, also known as intergenerational PTSD. Stay tuned for interviews with veterans, adult children of veterans, and mental health professionals, as well as a memoir about my survival of secondary war trauma.

Jul 1 / admin

Veterans and Military Families for Progress

Veterans and Military Families for Progress (VMFP) is a Washington-based organization devoted to making sure the rights and needs of veterans and their families are:
    - understood by the American public,
    - endorsed by our elected officials, and
    - protected by legislation, regulation, and public policy initiatives.

I’m a proud member of this organization, and work with President Tom Howe on a committee that reports directly to the White House. Help us lobby Congress and the Executive Branch on behalf of veterans and their families.

Find them here: http://vmfp.org/