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Old Nov 22, 2014, 09:17 PM
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It upsets me too, having gone through that challenge myself and slowly making gains on it, I know he deserved so much better. At the time it feels like it wont get better, that is why it is so important to have support from others to be there for someone helping them slowly get past it. I have heard it takes five years to readjust back to civilian life and manage the symptoms better.

I met a woman who works at a small store I often buy clothes from at Christmas, her son has/had it bad as well and she had been taking care of him. She has seen the small gains, and agreed with me that it takes time/patience/support. These vets deserve the help/support/treatment and security to slowly working on their gradual recovery.