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.
Through this website and her book, Quynn Elizabeth explores what it means to be a daughter of a Vietnam veteran with PTSD. The website includes excerpts from her book, some of which she reads aloud, as well as resources for veterans and their families.