Veterans After War

A presentation around the struggles faced by soldiers fresh out of war tours and struggles they may face.

We know only some of the struggles and challenges faced by our U.S soldiers.
On the battlefield that is.

From the pains of the constant training to stay up to the call of duty. To standing against an unknown and brutal enemy

But the struggles don't end when the battle does.
Some follow them home or is even waiting for them

Though most returning veterans can handle the change around 32% claim the life at war was traumatic and distressing

One large portion of the issue is adjustment

In most homes people would wake up and enjoy a cup of coffee. watch the news. Maybe read. Or just snooze button just a little longer

For many soldiers the morning was started by the bomb siren and fellow soldiers yelling to run or get into position to avoid gunfire.

And in many cases that fear and constant stress follows them for long long after there service is done.

And if your job was meant to spot certain things or avoid certain things comeing home you still feel the need to spot or avoid

Especially for those whose job was to spot hidden things like bombs in Mailboxes. Packages. even Trashcans. T
hose instincts come home

Battle seems interesting and easy when you see it on an action movie or twelve second clip from soldier cam but the truth is your LIFE could end in the blink of an eye. Ask yourself.

"When was the last time i genuinely
Feared for my life with good reason to?"

One of the biggest, and most common obstacle faced by veterans is P.T.S.D

Post.Traumatic.Stress. Disorder.

Is a horrid problem that affects an immense amount of our troops. Causing a long lasting sense of fear. Distrust. Anger. And just sends lives spiraling out of control. Making some lose those they love most due to the new behavior

And yet what do we worry about?. Our biggest issues revolve so selfishly around ourselves. A whole week could be ruined because your phone wont do one extra thing.

While we live our lives day to day trifle to trifle. Veterans who fought. And even watched others die for our rights go unheard when they return with personal problems

They cry out in need but no one will listen. Why? we can do so much to help them. even if we just listen. and not listen to respond like so many do now a days but listen to hear them

They volunteer to do the most dangerous job for the least respect. lets show them respect. lets help those who need help

Join a local cause to help them and lets return these heroes back with open arms and reasons to go forward

Work cited

• http://www.6am-group.com/veterans-day-battling-ptsd-with-music
• https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/t...
• http://youthvoices.net/discussion/advocating-and-supporting-ptsd

Thank you.