My hisband and I have been married for 3 years, however have known each other for over 15 years. He currently served in OIF 2 times and OEF 3 times and then joined the reserves and went back to Iraq for a short sent. He has PTSD which I was admant about 2 years ago that he seek help so it would keep our marriage together. I take my vows seriously as we are together through this in sickness and in health. He sought help and admited that he had a problem, however the VA has just thrown medication at him and only wants to see him once a month. A month ago we had a major breakdown and I have been again adamant that we seek intense therapy elsewhere and that we also go together and that I also need a support group since this is wearing on me.
We have three children and I feel like a signle mom again since the household, sole supporter and everything has fallen on me. I am a very strong person and I can handle this, but I want my husband to be able to see what this is doing to our family and he doesn't becuase his wording to me last night was...I just want to forget about all of this and not remember any more so I am not going to deal with it. Oh man was my thinking we are right back where we started.
I have been searching for a support group in my area and there is nothing, the VA looked at me like I was stupid for asking such a quesiton. I have to say I have been a strong supporter and advocate for Veterans and this just breaks my heart that the VA is treating our Vets like this and it seems that there is no hope out there, especially for my husband. I feel like I am ready to break.
Thanks for listening and I am sure you will see more venting posts from me and searching for any help that can be provided.
We have three children and I feel like a signle mom again since the household, sole supporter and everything has fallen on me. I am a very strong person and I can handle this, but I want my husband to be able to see what this is doing to our family and he doesn't becuase his wording to me last night was...I just want to forget about all of this and not remember any more so I am not going to deal with it. Oh man was my thinking we are right back where we started.
I have been searching for a support group in my area and there is nothing, the VA looked at me like I was stupid for asking such a quesiton. I have to say I have been a strong supporter and advocate for Veterans and this just breaks my heart that the VA is treating our Vets like this and it seems that there is no hope out there, especially for my husband. I feel like I am ready to break.
Thanks for listening and I am sure you will see more venting posts from me and searching for any help that can be provided.
