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#26
#26
Amen. The almighty already know, you must believe and have faith for it to come to pass! I'll pray for your dad and your family and I believe that the lord will put y'all in a bear hug and see you through this.
 
#28
#28
You have our prayers. I hope your dad has the same faith you do so he can have the strength to accomplish his desire to come off those meds.
 
#30
#30
Thank your Dad for his selfless service. There is no greater love than a man lay down his life for his friends. May God bless you and you family during your time of trouble. Dear Heavenly Father I ask that you heal this man of his depression and dependencies, and let him find peace within himself. In Jesus name, Amen. Mark 11:24
 
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#31
#31
BJ..I will include your dad in my prayers.

Nam vets experienced nothing like veterans from any other war. I my service there as an infantry medic was 71-72. I DEROSd to come home 30 Oct of 72. So I was there when we lost Quang Tri, the Highway of Horror south of Quang Tri City. ...You never forget. We CAN'T forget.

And, we were told it wasn't a war, but a "conflict".
We saw and heard all the anti war protests and were told what we were doing was wrong. We didn't belong there. When we got back, as we left Travis AFB in California, it started. We all knew it was going to happen so we changed into civies and tried not to look like Nam vets ...(yeah sure). But the MPs at the airport made us change back into uniform for the flights back to Tennessee.

Averted eyes. Eyes filled with hatred. "Baby Killers" then spat on. These things really did happen TO ME! It was bizarre.

So I get home, re-enroll in UT for winter quarter (before semesters) and meet a cute chick and we go do lots of stuff. Go skiing up to Ober-Gatlinburg ...really hoping she might be the one. Until I find a note nailed() on my front door in the Fort. "Dear Baby Killer....I tried but I can not date anyone who willingly went to Vietnam".

BJ....we, your Dad included did horrible things. And we had horrible things done to us. That is true of every war. But the Nam vets got different treatment coming home. No one said "Thank you for your service".

Veterans Day is the worst for me. As a combat medic, I held young soldiers in my arms as they died. One told me, "Tell my mama it dont hurt". I cannot ever "forget" these things. But I have learned that talking about it helps. And being told we didn't do it "for nothing".

Last Sunday a restaurant gave me a free desert because I'm a vet. The waitress said, "Thank you for your service" as she set it down. I ate cobbler mixed with my own tears.

Your Dad might be feeling the way I feel. We came home to an ungrateful nation after all the killing. Get close friends and family together and let him know how much you really do appreciate him and what he did.
 

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#32
#32
From what I've been told around here the VA throws drugs at them, but no treatment so to speak so I'm assuming they're doing the same there. I would suggest a TRAUMA therapist. And one that specializes in EMDR. (Research it if you want - it's helped me and people I know tremendously) Otherwise, be there, listen and show empathy. Prayers going out to you.
 
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#33
#33
Orangedogsrule said:
BJ..I will include your dad in my prayers.

Nam vets experienced nothing like veterans from any other war. I my service there as an infantry medic was 71-72. I DEROSd to come home 30 Oct of 72. So I was there when we lost Quang Tri, the Highway of Horror south of Quang Tri City. ...You never forget. We CAN'T forget.

And, we were told it wasn't a war, but a "conflict".
We saw and heard all the anti war protests and were told what we were doing was wrong. We didn't belong there. When we got back, as we left Travis AFB in California, it started. We all knew it was going to happen so we changed into civies and tried not to look like Nam vets ...(yeah sure). But the MPs at the airport made us change back into uniform for the flights back to Tennessee.

Averted eyes. Eyes filled with hatred. "Baby Killers" then spat on. These things really did happen TO ME! It was bizarre.

So I get home, re-enroll in UT for winter quarter (before semesters) and meet a cute chick and we go do lots of stuff. Go skiing up to Ober-Gatlinburg ...really hoping she might be the one. Until I find a note nailed() on my front door in the Fort. "Dear Baby Killer....I tried but I can not date anyone who willingly went to Vietnam".

BJ....we, your Dad included did horrible things. And we had horrible things done to us. That is true of every war. But the Nam vets got different treatment coming home. No one said "Thank you for your service".

Veterans Day is the worst for me. As a combat medic, I held young soldiers in my arms as they died. One told me, "Tell my mama it dont hurt". I cannot ever "forget" these things. But I have learned that talking about it helps. And being told we didn't do it "for nothing".

Last Sunday a restaurant gave me a free desert because I'm a vet. The waitress said, "Thank you for your service" as she set it down. I ate cobbler mixed with my own tears.

Your Dad might be feeling the way I feel. We came home to an ungrateful nation after all the killing. Get close friends and family together and let him know how much you really do appreciate him and what he did.
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I can't fathom. Thank you.
 
#38
#38
Orangedogsrule said:
BJ..I will include your dad in my prayers.

Nam vets experienced nothing like veterans from any other war. I my service there as an infantry medic was 71-72. I DEROSd to come home 30 Oct of 72. So I was there when we lost Quang Tri, the Highway of Horror south of Quang Tri City. ...You never forget. We CAN'T forget.

And, we were told it wasn't a war, but a "conflict".
We saw and heard all the anti war protests and were told what we were doing was wrong. We didn't belong there. When we got back, as we left Travis AFB in California, it started. We all knew it was going to happen so we changed into civies and tried not to look like Nam vets ...(yeah sure). But the MPs at the airport made us change back into uniform for the flights back to Tennessee.

Averted eyes. Eyes filled with hatred. "Baby Killers" then spat on. These things really did happen TO ME! It was bizarre.

So I get home, re-enroll in UT for winter quarter (before semesters) and meet a cute chick and we go do lots of stuff. Go skiing up to Ober-Gatlinburg ...really hoping she might be the one. Until I find a note nailed() on my front door in the Fort. "Dear Baby Killer....I tried but I can not date anyone who willingly went to Vietnam".

BJ....we, your Dad included did horrible things. And we had horrible things done to us. That is true of every war. But the Nam vets got different treatment coming home. No one said "Thank you for your service".

Veterans Day is the worst for me. As a combat medic, I held young soldiers in my arms as they died. One told me, "Tell my mama it dont hurt". I cannot ever "forget" these things. But I have learned that talking about it helps. And being told we didn't do it "for nothing".

Last Sunday a restaurant gave me a free desert because I'm a vet. The waitress said, "Thank you for your service" as she set it down. I ate cobbler mixed with my own tears.

Your Dad might be feeling the way I feel. We came home to an ungrateful nation after all the killing. Get close friends and family together and let him know how much you really do appreciate him and what he did.
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Thank you for your service. I canÂ’t imagine what it is to be in a war. Seriously thank you.
 
#39
#39
A huge thank you to your father and your entire family for the sacrifices and services everyone has done for our country. My prayers are with your father and your entire family. God Bless ➕🇺🇸
 
#40
#40
BJWeeks said:
really worried about my dad. He is really struggling with anxiety and depression lately. he was in Vietnam and VA not helping too much. seems like a common thing with Vietnam vets. Something I will never understand. He is trying to come off some meds but having bad withdrawals. Im juat really worried about him. Prayers can fix everything
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Which VA hospital?

He has the right to be treated at any VA hospital in the nation. Sounds like he needs a better treatment team.

Prayers for your dad and for you as well, standing up for him. :hi:
 
#41
#41
BJWeeks said:
really worried about my dad. He is really struggling with anxiety and depression lately. he was in Vietnam and VA not helping too much. seems like a common thing with Vietnam vets. Something I will never understand. He is trying to come off some meds but having bad withdrawals. Im juat really worried about him. Prayers can fix everything
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If the VA isn't helping write your congressperson asap.
 
#42
#42
VolNExile said:
Which VA hospital?

He has the right to be treated at any VA hospital in the nation. Sounds like he needs a better treatment team.

Prayers for your dad and for you as well, standing up for him. :hi:
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Birmingham.
 
#44
#44
BJWeeks said:
really worried about my dad. He is really struggling with anxiety and depression lately. he was in Vietnam and VA not helping too much. seems like a common thing with Vietnam vets. Something I will never understand. He is trying to come off some meds but having bad withdrawals. Im juat really worried about him. Prayers can fix everything
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Unfortunately, drug abusers are ruining things for those who benefit from anxiety meds. The VA is too politicized to do the right thing for traumatized Vets, due to the cases of abuse. I have lived racked with anxiety and deep psychological trauma for years, yet the VA will never prescribe anything effective. They use only weak 'alternative' substitutes to the effective meds that can be addictive..

Prayers sent - more effective than VA nonsense.
 
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#45
#45
BJWeeks said:
Birmingham.
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He might want to check with his local Veterans Service Organization to see if they have any recommendations (and if he'd be willing to travel.) VSO's are independent of the VA and can be a great resource for advice.
 
#49
#49
Orangedogsrule said:
BJ..I will include your dad in my prayers.

Nam vets experienced nothing like veterans from any other war. I my service there as an infantry medic was 71-72. I DEROSd to come home 30 Oct of 72. So I was there when we lost Quang Tri, the Highway of Horror south of Quang Tri City. ...You never forget. We CAN'T forget.

And, we were told it wasn't a war, but a "conflict".
We saw and heard all the anti war protests and were told what we were doing was wrong. We didn't belong there. When we got back, as we left Travis AFB in California, it started. We all knew it was going to happen so we changed into civies and tried not to look like Nam vets ...(yeah sure). But the MPs at the airport made us change back into uniform for the flights back to Tennessee.

Averted eyes. Eyes filled with hatred. "Baby Killers" then spat on. These things really did happen TO ME! It was bizarre.

So I get home, re-enroll in UT for winter quarter (before semesters) and meet a cute chick and we go do lots of stuff. Go skiing up to Ober-Gatlinburg ...really hoping she might be the one. Until I find a note nailed() on my front door in the Fort. "Dear Baby Killer....I tried but I can not date anyone who willingly went to Vietnam".

BJ....we, your Dad included did horrible things. And we had horrible things done to us. That is true of every war. But the Nam vets got different treatment coming home. No one said "Thank you for your service".

Veterans Day is the worst for me. As a combat medic, I held young soldiers in my arms as they died. One told me, "Tell my mama it dont hurt". I cannot ever "forget" these things. But I have learned that talking about it helps. And being told we didn't do it "for nothing".

Last Sunday a restaurant gave me a free desert because I'm a vet. The waitress said, "Thank you for your service" as she set it down. I ate cobbler mixed with my own tears.

Your Dad might be feeling the way I feel. We came home to an ungrateful nation after all the killing. Get close friends and family together and let him know how much you really do appreciate him and what he did.
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Thank you for sharing this. You guys mean the world to me. God Bless all of you.:good!:
 
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