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Comment on TBI by A Window View into Afghanistan via US Marines

A Window View into Afghanistan via US Marines — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:02:26 +0000

[...] served three combat tours. He is now one of our nation’s wounded warriors. PTSD and TBI have redefined his life. PTSD and TBI have redefined the lives of our entire family. The [...]

Comment on Even if you feel like it, you are not alone by Kathy Weber

Kathy Weber — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:52:25 +0000

Though my husband is retired from active duty I feel that I need to learn about Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome/ and the Why was I Spared. He is almost 61 years old and seems to be going through some things that he says was before “my time” with him, so he will not talk to me about it. We have been married 28 years. I want to be active in his wellness. He is shutting me out. Not only in this aspect but also in other aspects as well. I need help. I do not want to push him deeper into this horrible depressive state. That is creating this unstable person that I do not know.

Comment on Military Deaths and the Questions We Should All Be Asking by Military Deaths and Questions We Should All Be Asking

Military Deaths and Questions We Should All Be Asking — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:35:32 +0000

[...] Originally published by the author at fellednot.com Filed Under: Stars and Stripes Tagged With: casualty of war, combat, Deployment, Marine Corps, Military Families, Military Parents, military suicide, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury [...]

Comment on TBI by Purple Hearts, TBIs and No Brainers

Purple Hearts, TBIs and No Brainers — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:37:17 +0000

[...] more information about the effects of TBI on our troops and their families, click here and read [...]

Comment on TBI by Set the Record Straight

Set the Record Straight — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:43:33 +0000

[...] in her situation, was willing to put herself out there to call attention to the issues of PTSD, TBI, and suicide in the military. She didn’t want anyone else to suffer as she and her children [...]

Comment on Articles in Series by It’s finally time to tell the truth!

It’s finally time to tell the truth! — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:59:46 +0000

[...] Carl Prine, a staff writer for the Pittsburg Tribune-Review, has recently published a number of articles on Wounded Warrior care. In addition to the series of articles on the subject, the Pittsburg Tribune Review has made available a number of reports from the Office of Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy. The WWCTP made several visits to various military treatment facilities which provide medical care for our troops. (Click here to read the articles and reports.) [...]

Comment on PTSD by Set the Record Straight

Set the Record Straight — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:34:21 +0000

[...] people in her situation, was willing to put herself out there to call attention to the issues of PTSD, TBI, and suicide in the military. She didn’t want anyone else to suffer as she and her [...]

Comment on PTSD by I Beg to Differ

I Beg to Differ — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:03:28 +0000

[...] your harsh statement hurt me at first, but then I remembered that you are a veteran suffering with PTSD. You’ve got a lifetime of emotion tied up in that comment. I realize that no one stood up for [...]

Comment on PTSD by Silence Among the Generals | Felled Not

Silence Among the Generals | Felled Not — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:07:31 +0000

[...] PTSD [...]

Comment on PTSD by Silence Among the Generals

Silence Among the Generals — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:05:58 +0000

[...] stepped up to serve our nation and as a result of their service, have found themselves disabled by Post Traumatic Stress and/or Traumatic Brain Injury. I am very optimistic, knowing that you will have the opportunity [...]

Comment on PTSD by A Window View into Afghanistan via US Marines

A Window View into Afghanistan via US Marines — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:23:20 +0000

[...] who has served three combat tours. He is now one of our nation’s wounded warriors. PTSD and TBI have redefined his life. PTSD and TBI have redefined the lives of our entire [...]

Comment on Suicide by The Army's Clandestine Report on Suicide

The Army's Clandestine Report on Suicide — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:00:44 +0000

[...] so I will admit that I have only skimmed it at this point. I’ve been researching the issue of military suicide for quite some time so it was easy to use the table of contents to quickly find the specific [...]

Comment on TBI by Stop the Stigma? Be the solution, not the problem!

Stop the Stigma? Be the solution, not the problem! — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:40:44 +0000

[...] While you are there, push for programs which will help those suffering with PTSD and mild Traumatic Brain Injury. We always seem to migrate toward the groups which are helping those with physical injuries. It [...]

Comment on PTSD by Stop the Stigma? Be the solution, not the problem!

Stop the Stigma? Be the solution, not the problem! — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:39:16 +0000

[...] and volunteer. While you are there, push for programs which will help those suffering with PTSD and mild Traumatic Brain Injury. We always seem to migrate toward the groups which are helping [...]

Comment on PTSD by Military Suicides by the heartbeats, not the numbers

Military Suicides by the heartbeats, not the numbers — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:18:37 +0000

[...] been to two funerals in the past 8 days, both for Marines who struggled with PTSD. Two of my dearest friends just buried their only child on Tuesday. It’s likely that his [...]

Comment on PTSD by Father's Day ~ The New Normal

Father's Day ~ The New Normal — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:56:56 +0000

[...] ago, she was one day away from losing her husband to the battle of the invisible wound of war, PTSD. Today, she must endure 24 hours of “Father’s Day” with her two young children who no longer [...]

Comment on PTSD by You have a fax, Senator Levin!

You have a fax, Senator Levin! — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:28:34 +0000

[...] It has come to my attention that in response to an investigation by ProPublica and NPR, you have stated that you would expand a hearing on soldier suicides to include a more extensive discussion of the military’s handling of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). [...]

Comment on TBI by You have a fax, Senator Levin!

You have a fax, Senator Levin! — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:26:44 +0000

[...] hearing on soldier suicides to include a more extensive discussion of the military’s handling of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [...]

Comment on PTSD by The one answer to PTSD

The one answer to PTSD — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:03:35 +0000

[...] I believe that HOPE is the only answer we have right now to dealing with the enormous issue of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I hope (there it is!) that someday we will have the answers to treating this epidemic and [...]

Comment on SURVIVAL and HOPE by The one answer to PTSD

The one answer to PTSD — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:19:12 +0000

[...] of days ago, I changed the name of the page to what I consider to be a more appropriate title -“Survival and Hope”. We are all surviving something, but it’s those of us who have HOPE that make it through the [...]

Comment on TBI by The Broken Heart of a Wounded Warrior's Mother

The Broken Heart of a Wounded Warrior's Mother — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:45:12 +0000

[...] here to tell about it. Sadly, the explosion resulted in a concussion which eventually revealed a Traumatic Brain Injury. Additionally, my son suffers from Post Traumatic Stress [...]

Comment on PTSD by Vice President Biden, What Time is the Barbecue?

Vice President Biden, What Time is the Barbecue? — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:21:20 +0000

[...] be transparent and let you know this is personal. My son is a wounded warrior. His TBI and PTSD torment him daily. He’s not needed for a photo op because his wounds did not earn [...]

Comment on TBI by Vice President Biden, What Time is the Barbecue?

Vice President Biden, What Time is the Barbecue? — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:21:03 +0000

[...] so I’ll be transparent and let you know this is personal. My son is a wounded warrior. His TBI and PTSD torment him daily. He’s not needed for a photo op because his wounds did not earn [...]

Comment on NEWS and HEADLINES by Is propaganda creating POW's?

Is propaganda creating POW's? — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:50:04 +0000

[...] Case in point: In late April, 2010, the New York Times published an article called “Feeling Warehoused in Army Trauma Care Units” written by Jim Dao and Dan Frosch. Everyone was outraged at the idea that our troops were being mistreated. Apparently the article’s truth hit a nerve because since the article was released on April 24, the media has suddenly been inundated with all sorts of feel good stories about the excellent care being given to those assigned to Wounded Warrior units in all branches of the service, each with a mention of the inaccuracy of the Times article. Could this be propaganda? [...]

Comment on TBI by Thank you Sgt. Bagosy. Your Sacrifice Will Not Go Unnoticed

Thank you Sgt. Bagosy. Your Sacrifice Will Not Go Unnoticed — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:48:59 +0000

[...] seen him close to death more than once in the past year. As if the PTSD and the effects of TBI weren’t enough, the cocktail of drugshe was given by his doctors would have literally taken his [...]

Comment on PTSD by Thank you Sgt. Bagosy. Your Sacrifice Will Not Go Unnoticed

Thank you Sgt. Bagosy. Your Sacrifice Will Not Go Unnoticed — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:38:41 +0000

[...] coming home to us. I’ve seen him close to death more than once in the past year. As if the PTSD and the effects of TBI weren’t enough, the cocktail of drugshe was given by his doctors would [...]

Comment on PTSD by Faces of PTSD: Luke Jensen | Felled Not

Faces of PTSD: Luke Jensen | Felled Not — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:46:32 +0000

[...] PTSD [...]

Comment on PTSD by Despite combat, I still know my child best | Felled Not

Despite combat, I still know my child best | Felled Not — Wed, 04 May 2011 13:42:43 +0000

[...] PTSD [...]

Comment on Stigma of TBI replaced with honor of Purple Heart by Exploring a new example of an invisible wound | Felled Not

Exploring a new example of an invisible wound | Felled Not — Wed, 04 May 2011 02:18:21 +0000

[...] most think of PTSD or TBI when invisible wounds are brought up, another common health problem for military veterans is being thrown in as well. [...]

Comment on PTSD by Despite combat, I still know my child best

Despite combat, I still know my child best — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:43:51 +0000

[...] To read current news articles about combat PTSD, visit http://fellednot.com/news/ptsd/. [...]

Comment on Stigma of TBI replaced with honor of Purple Heart by More Information On The Purple Heart

More Information On The Purple Heart — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:50:19 +0000

[...] Stigma of TBI replaced with honor of Purple Heart | Felled Not This decision must include all veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury and the Purple Hearts must be award retroactively. It's time to replace the stigma with honor and respect. For more information on the Purple Heart criteria, [...]

Comment on Purple Hearts, TBIs and No Brainers by fellednot

fellednot — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:13:39 +0000

I completely agree with everything you said, Blake. Thank you for putting some words of truth out here for everyone to read. Most especially, thank you for your service. I’m sorry to hear you were injured and I sure hope you are able to access some quality care for your TBI. You certainly deserve the very best.

Comment on Purple Hearts, TBIs and No Brainers by Blake

Blake — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:37:19 +0000

1.) I don’t think it would “water-down” the award because of the impact that these injuries have had on Marines for years after the injury. I can tell you that I (and 2 others in my truck) had grade 2 concussions and were pretty much out of commission for the next 24 hours. I also took a small piece of shrapnel in my hand in that explosion (but left it unreported…did not feel as though it rated a purple heart). However, I have seen QUITE A FEW receive the PH with very small cuts or scratches. Now, I do feel that ANY injury rates the PH no matter the severity. It is a game of inches that could mean life or death and the circumstances alone warrant the recognition.

2.) I dealt with my TBI (was not diagnosed until a couple years later) for quite some time. It was misdiagnosed as general PTSD and never given the proper care. A TBI can really work a veteran over and can cause potentially life threatening physical ailments years after the actual injury was sustained. Invisible wounds are just as harmful as the visible ones because more often than not, they go untreated.

So…now that I am a little older and a little wiser…I absolutely agree with this potential change. The army already gives it out for all three grades…we may as well catch up…Marines deserve it for this injury as well. The damage may not be seen, but it has a LONG lasting affect. It should be approved and be made retro-active.

Comment on Stigma of TBI replaced with honor of Purple Heart by Purple Hearts, TBIs and No Brainers | Felled Not

Purple Hearts, TBIs and No Brainers | Felled Not — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:32:17 +0000

[...] For more information about the effects of TBI on our troops and their families, click here and read here. [...]

Comment on NEWS and HEADLINES by Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:13:30 +0000

Bless you for trying to describe the terminlogy towards the newbies!

Comment on Are We Entitled to Our Own Opinion? by It’s finally time to tell the truth | Felled Not

It’s finally time to tell the truth | Felled Not — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 04:22:12 +0000

[...] I’ve listened to Lt. Gen. Schoomaker defend the Warrior Transition Units. He never fails to bring up the supposed 91% of soldiers who say they are satisfied with their care at the WTU. The part he doesn’t ever mention is how the surveys are conducted. In all likelihood, he has no idea himself. To better understand this remark, I will refer you to one of my previous blog entries, Are We Entitled to Our Own Opinion? [...]

Comment on Articles in Series by It’s finally time to tell the truth | Felled Not

It’s finally time to tell the truth | Felled Not — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 04:12:07 +0000

[...] Articles in Series [...]

Comment on Is Our Own Propaganda Creating POW’s? by Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:43:45 +0000

I could possibly be an inside source if you have any questions about this. I was one of the nine other people in the room for the hour long meeting with him.

Comment on A Window View of Our Marines Fighting in Afghanistan by Bob Brewin

Bob Brewin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:48:38 +0000

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Comment on Let’s Set the Record Straight by fellednot

fellednot — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:12:51 +0000

I hope all those in denial are reading this comment!

Hang in there. Help is coming! I hope you got to speak to the IG team. I don’t like the idea of my adopted tows being trapped in WWBN-E.

I’m sending you an email.

Comment on Let’s Set the Record Straight by towpltlackey

towpltlackey — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 03:47:13 +0000

Douche’s mom? I’m one of the Tow’s boys. Actually.. Dave played Journey in my ear everyday on patrol for half of the 06 deployment. That should tell you who I am.

Tell him that I hope he’s doing alright, I lost his number in a phone swap.

Things are just as shitty as ever over here at the WWBn-E but we will prevail.

I’m almost out. Almost done with that hole.

Comment on Let’s Set the Record Straight by fellednot

fellednot — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:12:04 +0000

Justa Nothermom, thank you for your encouragement. I only spoke out in hopes that other parents and spouses would do the same. If they read your comment, they may be more compelled to do so. I can understand why it would be difficult for you to speak out. That’s the biggest problem. We are all scared to speak up. I don’t know if you were there when my Marine was there, but it’s comforting to know that you might have been and you cared.

Comment on Let’s Set the Record Straight by Justa Nothermom

Justa Nothermom — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:13:46 +0000

Marine Mom, thank you for coming forward. While I was an employee there, my heart ached each day. Every Marine there could have been one of my grown sons. It is difficule for me to freely speak openly for various reasons, but I want you to know how happy I am that you for made the decisions you have for your son. More parents and spouses should follow your example and advocate for their loved ones. Thank you again! I hope that your son is able to recover and adjust to his new life under the warmth of your love. God Bless.

Comment on STOP the STIGMA! Are you a part of the problem or the solution? by fellednot

fellednot — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 02:42:04 +0000

Thanks for the encouragement and for adding links on your blog. I’ll have to check your site out as well.

Comment on STOP the STIGMA! Are you a part of the problem or the solution? by brokenbrilliant

brokenbrilliant — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:07:05 +0000

Thank you so much for doing this important work. I am not a veteran, but I am a multiple TBI survivor. Anyone who is stepping up to assist those affected by this impactful injury are doing others — and this country — an amazing service.

I have added links to your blog and your main site at my own blog. I hope to send lots of traffic your way. We need as many clear voices as we can get.

Thank you again for your commitment and courage.

Best regards,