During the holiday season, you may feel like you need someone to talk to – who understands what you are going through. Please, never feel like you are alone. Veterans Crisis Line1.800.273.TALK (8255) National Call Center for Homeless Veterans1.877.4AID.VET (424.3838) VA Caregiver Support Line1.855.260.3274 Wounded Warrior Resource Center1.800.342.9647
Mollies Story
December 16, 2011 By 4 Comments
My husband is a OIF veteran who served with the United States Marine Corps. in 2003. He did four years of active duty before he was recalled for the war in Iraq in 2003. Once recalled he was attached to 3BN 23MAR out of Camp Lejeune. Upon arrival in Iraq he was attached to an [...]
Need An Advocate?
December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It never ceases to amaze me what a small world we really have. In the past two weeks, I have met four people struggling in one way or another. Wife One: Wife reaches out to me, not knowing what to do. Her husband had a PTSD break down after a few years of doing well. [...]
Two Quick Holiday Snacks
December 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Hi Caregivers! I thought I’d give you two, quick recipes that you can make in just a short amount of time. I know, for me… time is of the essence! Rolo Pretzel Turtles (I had to make mine without the pecans, as my youngest likes them better that way)… ingredients: Rolo chocolate candies Mini pretzels [...]
Have A Merry Christmas!
December 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Christmas has been difficult for me… I’m still trying to overcome some of the depression that comes around the holidays. For the first couple of years after my husband came home from war, holidays were especially hard remembering military families who lost a loved one and would not have a complete holiday without the one [...]
Eddies Experience With PTSD
December 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Eddie D. Bryant joined the United States Army National Guard at the age of 17 while in his 11th grade year of high school, in 2003. He was a 94R, also known as a Avionic Radar Repairer. In 2006 he heard about a unit, 259th Security Forces, deploying to Iraq to do convoy security for [...]
Where Soldiers Come From
December 2, 2011 By 2 Comments
SYNOPSIS From a snowy small town in Northern Michigan to the mountains of Afghanistan and back, WHERE SOLDIERS COME FROM follows the four-year journey of childhood friends, forever changed by a faraway war. A documentary about growing up, WHERE SOLDIERS COME FROM, is an intimate look at the young men who fight our wars and [...]
VOW Give Away
November 25, 2011 By 8 Comments
We are giving away a copy of the book, The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Relationship book. This book was written by Diane England, PHD. Diane gives great advise on how to deal with your partners emotional ups and downs – as well as your own. Learn how to talk about the traumatic events with your [...]
Happy Thanksgiving
November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We wanted to take a moment to tell everyone, Happy Thanksgiving on behalf of Team VOW. We know it can be very difficult during the holidays for our military families depending on the situation. Be it, prior military – current military, or even those getting ready to join the military. For me, I am the [...]
Veterans Day Potluck in Saginaw, MI
November 7, 2011 By 1 Comment
Come join us for a pizza party, US military (current and prior as long as honorably discharged). Must RSVP by emailing vow@voiceofwarriors.com Bring a dish to pass… when you RSVP be sure to let Patti know what dish you will be bringing. The Bunker and Voice of Warriors will provide the main dish. Don’t forget [...]
