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1.) Returning home (adjustment/transition period)
2.) Sexual problems
3.) Also not to sure what to call this, but families deal with some PTSD as well. Like from the constant worry while they are deployed and stress from just everyday life while they are gone.
4.) Financial adjustments

Anyway just a few that I can think of at the moment off top of my head. If I think of anymore I will gladly let you know. =)

1) Returning Home - preparation for your vet's homecoming
2) Getting Help For Your Vet - How to deal with the VA, therapists, unconventional therapies
3) Getting Help For Yourself - I know we're all on here because we want to support our vet(s) and help them get the help they need but sometimes families need help too in understanding how to deal with issues like PTSD and TBI.
4) Making Connections - this could be for families who are trying to find other families in their vet's unit, finding local support groups, just helping people get together
5) Marital Support - support from marrieds to marrieds about all things that have to do with being married to a vet (financial, sexual, social, etc.)
6) Publicity - this could be for those who are showing support because they saw publicity for the website, for those who want to get others involved in vet awareness, etc.
7) General - because there are topics out there that aren't covered by the above.

I hope this helps! Keep up the great work with the website.

1) Returning Home - preparation for your vet's homecoming
2) Getting Help For Your Vet - How to deal with the VA, therapists, unconventional therapies
3) Getting Help For Yourself - I know we're all on here because we want to support our vet(s) and help them get the help they need but sometimes families need help too in understanding how to deal with issues like PTSD and TBI.
4) Making Connections - this could be for families who are trying to find other families in their vet's unit, finding local support groups, just helping people get together
5) Marital Support - support from marrieds to marrieds about all things that have to do with being married to a vet (financial, sexual, social, etc.)
6) Publicity - this could be for those who are showing support because they saw publicity for the website, for those who want to get others involved in vet awareness, etc.
7) General - because there are topics out there that aren't covered by the above.

I hope this helps! Keep up the great work with the website.

What is "normal?" I have a TBI--though I was never in combat. What I can tell you is that you can look and act "normal" and still not feel that way. Little things that never used to bother you drive you to distraction in a second--if it takes that long. Ever yelled at your mother/wife/husband/kids/pets when you were really angry at yourself or someone other than those you were taking the anger out on? Brain injury does that. Ever look in the mirror and feel that others must see you the way you do: damaged/disposable/useless--somehow less than you used to be? Brain injury does that, too. Now when I find myself searching for the right word that used to be so readily available, I don't blame the inability on the aging process--I blame it on brain damage and curse myself for not being the person I was--or used to think I was. Pretty soon, everything becomes the fault of the injury and you get harder and harder on yourself . . . pushing . . . always pushing. The harder you push, the more mistakes you make--we ALL do . . . not just those of us with brain injuries. Blaming yourself, blaming bad luck, blaming "whatever" solves nothing. Concentrate on what you CAN do--and improve upon it. Count to 10 or leave the room before you blow up over nothing. Some words said in anger can't be erased or taken back--and you will say things you don't mean. When I was first shot, I said things I didn't even know I was saying!!! Helping others often helps you, too. Support groups that include families are helpful--they may not feel "normal" right now, either. Write, talk, sing--even if you can't--and laugh whenever you get the chance. A sense of humor will get you through a lot. Reach out for help when you need it--and don't be shy about asking for help. Yell, if you have to. And remember: normal is undoubtedly a term coined by someone who wasn't. Try and be as good and as understanding of yourself as you are of others. Never give up hope--even on bad days--and there will be those. They are usually followed by some very good ones. You never stop learning and you never stop healing. That's a good thing. P.S.: my TBI results in my juxtaposing letters in words I know how to spell. I wonder how that relates to dyslexia? Normal and out. Nancy Great site.

I cry when I think of all of the invisable wounds you vets are dealing with. We can never inagine what you have seen and gone through. I salute every one of you and thank you for your service. Our country can be proud of our men and women in uniform. Hold your heads high and be proud.
From
an old Marine

great site! i've seen a lot of posts about people who do not know anyone from the military but still want to help in some way, so maybe a topic about this will help those who want to help but are not sure how.

maybe a topic for those who have served to share their stories or just vent their feelings or what-not?

and i definitely think a topic for the mental effects of the war...i never served but have panic disorder and general anxiety disorder, my pills also give me depression, and so in a way i know how horrible mental disorders can be, and i feel a venue for vets who are going through PTSD would be great.

thanks again for everything you've done!