Hello, it's 9Lives. Sorry I've been out of the loop for a while. I don't think I was even able to finish my trauma diary before it got to be too overwhelming & I needed to take a break.
But, I do hope everyone I've chatted with is staying strong! I especially wanted to let those of you who asked for advice regarding Veterans & State Disability to hang in there & don't ever give up! It may take years of fighting with the government (took me almost 13 years) but, today, I finally received a satisfactory rating from the VA and more importantly, recognition of my condition & the trauma I endured.
I know now that whatever happens to me, my son has a better chance for a brighter future than what I had. He may or may not choose to join the military but, he has another choice available to him now - College! And, I am very grateful that he has this option as well. Anyway, take care & I will try to be back more often.
But, I do hope everyone I've chatted with is staying strong! I especially wanted to let those of you who asked for advice regarding Veterans & State Disability to hang in there & don't ever give up! It may take years of fighting with the government (took me almost 13 years) but, today, I finally received a satisfactory rating from the VA and more importantly, recognition of my condition & the trauma I endured.
I know now that whatever happens to me, my son has a better chance for a brighter future than what I had. He may or may not choose to join the military but, he has another choice available to him now - College! And, I am very grateful that he has this option as well. Anyway, take care & I will try to be back more often.