Veteran stress

Hi Joe,

Sorry to hear this. Our world is full of changes and shocks, with emphasis on the latter particularly lately.

I see you identify yourself as a veteran.

The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America like to refer persons to the National Veterans Foundation, where you can call and speak with a counselor 1-888-777- 4443 http://www.nvf.org/?sm=1


I do not know what city you are in, but encourage you to find some source to shadow you through these things, they are quite common and as long as people do not talk about them or seek guidance, they fester and grow and become something they need not be.

Another thing to do is to find a bookstore in which there are 'readers' - who knows what means they use but there are book stores in at least in some cities where you can come in, and speak to someone usually for a modest fee in return for a meaningful counseling session.

OF course, various religions offer various support as well.

We have entire publications and 'healing fairs' out here on the west coast where you can search thru individuals trained in 'coaching' and or various forms of therapeutic benefits for which will. You can also search for 'professional coaches' for example....

The founder of Phoenix University wrote a book called Rebel with a Cause http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/2005091/Product.html?source=9593 in which he details the hurdles he underwent during his many tranformations into whom he is now...the person who made all this life long learning available to us.

It is healthy to reach out for help. At all the universities I have been to we were always encouraged to seek out either individual or group therapy of some kind, even if its just to go bowling :)

As for divorce, I often tell students to check out this now 'old' movie Educating Rita - a story about how college changes the sphere of awareness in individuals and causes breaks in relationships as the other person is not keeping pace with you. It is common at on ground universities to offer group support regarding relationships. This is very common, but does not certainly make it less painful.

You will get through this. Keep things in perspective the best you can.

National Veterans Foundation Speak with a counselor 1-888-777- 4443 http://www.nvf.org/?sm=1

VA WatchDog.org http://www.vawatchdog.org/ Larry Scott, founder at larrys@vawatchdog.org.

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Can join Social Network with submission of certain information p: 202-544-7692 http://iava.org/membership