tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post2947389658324203188..comments2023-06-28T07:59:16.685-04:00Comments on PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective: PTSD and Incarcerated VeteransScott Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861938200417302754noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-91607652563426184482019-01-10T11:43:56.413-05:002019-01-10T11:43:56.413-05:00I am posting this for someone currently incarcerat...I am posting this for someone currently incarcerated who could use some help with his case. Please contact me at bluhaven.warrior@gmail.com Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052402376431416530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-15223234172844503352014-07-01T10:56:22.248-04:002014-07-01T10:56:22.248-04:00Hi Jamie,
I've just read your article and it ...Hi Jamie,<br /><br />I've just read your article and it was highly interesting, thank you so much for sharing. I feel now somewhat more enlightened about PTSD.<br /><br />I'm currently working for a magazine in Berlin, Germany called Sensa Nostra (link to website www.sensanostra.com) and i'm really interested in learning more about PTSD and I'm sure our readership would want to also. <br /><br />Would one of your contributors possibly be interested in doing an interview with me? I would be interested to hear more about your life experiences and also your thoughts on the issues of things around it like how it is presented in the media and how it affects both the sufferer and those around the sufferer.<br /><br />If you're interested, email me on pconstable.2011@my.bristol.ac.uk or add me on skype at patrick.constable2.<br /><br />I really look forward to hearing back from you.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />PatrickAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14960589277888067711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-54932332168200981502013-10-15T01:40:39.532-04:002013-10-15T01:40:39.532-04:00I am a mom of a veteran who served twice in Afghan...I am a mom of a veteran who served twice in Afghanistan and is currently incarcerated in California. Our stories are similar and not much is done to help them. If there is a mom who would like to share experiences, I would love to hear from you! ulka67@hotmail.com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-53054885913006279852013-02-11T22:06:14.393-05:002013-02-11T22:06:14.393-05:00My husband is incarcerated in Vista county jail, h...My husband is incarcerated in Vista county jail, he has PTSD and TBI and never received any chance to get treatment the judge and lawyers didn't even try to help him and now he has no chance of a future bc they deemed him as something hes not. The VA wouldn't even help him after 2 deployments. His last deployment he was with the unit 3/5 Darkhorse marines. he was injuried over there 2 concussion on concussion he was so close to the IED he couldn't have stopped it, and he watched several marines fall in Afghinstan. What happened to NEVER LEAVE A MAN BEHIND. I am a marine also. Im so sick of them not seeing whats infront of them with the veterans, please if you have any suggestions, email me llythellenfender1@gmail.comllythellen fenderhttp://facebook.com/llythellen.fendernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-3875263053612760612013-01-03T09:50:37.540-05:002013-01-03T09:50:37.540-05:00Well, it has been three years since I posted to th...Well, it has been three years since I posted to this blog, and I thought Id give an update. When my son was arrested, there were just two veterans courts in this country. Now there are 120 veterans courts operate in 35 states, with 100 in the planning stages. This is encouraging, however most of them refuse to qualify those veterans who are charged with violent felonies. That rules out those who are charged with domestic violence or firing a weapon. I have found that so many veterans have been charged with those offenses, as carrying a weapon is something that they did most all of the time during their military service, and it makes them feel secure at home. Veterans courts are a real way to help our suffering veterans and keeps them out of prison, while providing the mental health services that they need, however so many never get that chance because either they do not live near one of these courts, or they have committed a violent felony. My son sat in prison for 4 years without treatment, and it did not help him at all. Thankfully there was a court order for inpatient treatment afterwards, and the VA had to comply and provide him a bed as soon as he got out. I can say he is a bit better now, but he still has lingeing issues that are not being addressed. We have worked through some drinking issues, but he still has anger problems,and is very reclusive and isolated. As a mother, and next door neighbor to my son, I have th deal with this on a daily basis. It has been very hard and challenging. The best thing that I have done for myself is to find good counseling, and stay with it on a weekly basis. I found a great free counselor through give an hour. He helps me to better understand and cope with my sons day to day issues, and also helps me to communicate better with him. I have a great facebook group for families of incarcerated veterans. You can join here https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/261293906105/<br />There are quite a few families who's veterans have PTSD and are incarcerated there and maybe you can friend some of them and see what they have done to help their veterans. In closing, I wish everyone peace, perseverence, and prayers. Supporting your veteran is a life long effort that requires a lot of knowledge, love, and patience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-45570761553451623762012-12-31T16:59:41.351-05:002012-12-31T16:59:41.351-05:00I sent your email off to the person who wrote this...I sent your email off to the person who wrote this article, she should be contacting you soon. <br /><br />Also, To all those that respond to this post, you can go to this web address http://jpldefense.blogspot.com/ to find support for family members of incarcerated veterans.Scott Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861938200417302754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-10720613080937187482012-12-31T07:39:29.598-05:002012-12-31T07:39:29.598-05:00hello everyone my name is maria wright i too am a ...hello everyone my name is maria wright i too am a mother of an Iraq veteran,my son served 2 tours in Iraq and he is presently incarcerated in San BERN.co.fighting for his life.we were told that my son suffers stage 3 P.T.S.D. yet our courts refuse to acknowledge his illness.attorneys have know answers.my son gave this country 8 yrs of his life and in that process he lost himself,i feel like there is no help out there.if anyone knows of any asstsance out there please let me know.GOD BLESS mariasw56@yahoo.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11545928071357436399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-6874749424467378152012-01-26T00:11:12.384-05:002012-01-26T00:11:12.384-05:00my fiance did a tour in Iraq and is now incarcerat...my fiance did a tour in Iraq and is now incarcerated due to a PTSD related crime. i live in a very small town so the prosecutors are going to try to give him life(even though he took no ones life.) i have been working with the VA and as of right now they seem to be doing something, but i come from a military family and i know that things could go horribly wrong any day. i can only hope and pray that one day these brave men and women get the true help they fought for, and deserve. no one knows what the soldiers go thru everyday.They might leave Iraq, but Iraq will never leave them.<br /><br />khastings67@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-4137047368111174462011-02-03T04:04:36.227-05:002011-02-03T04:04:36.227-05:00When my husband got home everyone could tell he wa...When my husband got home everyone could tell he wasn't the same. He looked lost all the time and barely. Got any sleep. All the sighns points to ptsd. I call people everyday looking for help but I get no where just some dead ends. <br /> Erica.fontenot91@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-79225507141793848892011-02-03T04:01:34.019-05:002011-02-03T04:01:34.019-05:00All I can say is thank you. My husband just got b...All I can say is thank you. My husband just got back from iraq and he is now in jail. He doesn't remember what happen the night he got arrested. I do know what happen from the police report and im looking in every direction for help.<br /><br />EricaaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-72595617908628224272010-08-03T07:49:10.984-04:002010-08-03T07:49:10.984-04:00Hi JK! I have argued this very point about familie...Hi JK! I have argued this very point about families being a part of the military member's treatment/assessment. No one knows more about their family member than someone who lives with them. We detect even the changes of hair on their body! I have to constantly fight to get our VA to listen to me and basically pitch a bitch fit to hear me out. I know when he goes downhill, I was the one who picked up the symptoms of TBI which they ignored and said it was all part of PTSD. When we got a diagnosis, I really wanted to give them the finger and say "Ahhh grasshopper....you don't know crap!" I think ours is just so over run that they don't care, don't have enough time, and the ones who do care often are locked down with red tape. I have seen several research papers with Veteran's being incarcerated and having severe cases of PTSD and have gone w/o treatment but not on their part. They sought, and got turned away. Then the military wonders why we have such a high suicide rate. Hmmmm....interesting post and welcome to the PASP family! ~USMUncle Sam's Mistresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01179663021921239430noreply@blogger.com