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PTSD Caregivers: Growing Pains – or – Privileges?

Caregiver advice, Living with PTSD, PTSD Family Support, Self CareBy WelbyFebruary 3, 2017

In a recent interview I was asked, “You’ve said that many of the people who share their stories in the book Love Our Vets have grown stronger because of PTSD rather than in spite of it. In what ways have you and these other loved ones/caregivers experienced growth?”  I really had to stop and think…

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“LOVE OUR VETS” Book Featured by NAMI

Caregiver advice, PTSDBy WelbyDecember 14, 2016

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has featured the LOVE OUR VETS book! Hope you can check out the blog. 🙂 Love Our Vets: Restoring Hope for Families of Veterans with PTSD (by Welby O’Brien)   

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Love Our Vets Interviews on “The Hub” and on “Always Faithful”

Interview, PTSDBy WelbyNovember 11, 2016

Sharing more interviews about my story, PTSD and the LOVE OUR VETS book. I hope you find encouragement for yourself and to share with someone else. 🙂 The Hub: http://thehubnm.com/welby-obrien-love-our-vets-restoring-hope-for-families-of-veterans-with-ptsd/ Always Faithful: https://alwaysfaithfulradio.wordpress.com/tag/love-our-vets/

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Faith Talk Live Interview for LOVE OUR VETS

Coping with PTSD, InterviewBy WelbyNovember 7, 2016

Got 10 minutes? Had another good interview talking about PTSD, those who live with it, and the book “LOVE OUR VETS.”  The more we can spread the word the more people will be helped! LOVE OUR VETS book on Amazon  

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The Bottom Line Radio Interview

Interview, Living with PTSDBy WelbyNovember 4, 2016

Thanks to Roger Marsh and “The Bottom Line” for another good interview. Here is the link:

American Heroes Network Interview

Interview, VeteransBy WelbyJune 16, 2016

What a privilege to be a guest on the American Heroes Network radio this week, talking with two awesome veterans who hosted the show! We talked about the pervasiveness and impact of PTSD on our Warriors and their loved ones. As well as what help and hope there is for them. If you have time,…

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Memorial Day: Picnic or Nightmare for Veterans?

Patriotic Holidays, PTSDBy WelbyMay 15, 2016

(Chosen as Editor’s Pick on CP Blogs) More than just another day off and the segue into summer, Memorial Day and other patriotic holidays are a time for reflecting, supporting and giving thanks for the sacrifices our heroes have made for us. However, what looks like a three-day-long weekend of fun, parties and picnics to…

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Trauma Anniversaries – OUCH!

Anniversaries, Coping with PTSD, PTSD Family SupportBy WelbyMarch 2, 2016

Life with PTSD is full of ups and downs.  A roller coaster ride that embarks or halts at a moment’s notice. Some days are so pleasant we forget there is such a thing as PTSD. Memories of war seem deceptively in the past. And for those who have suffered non-military trauma, they too are vulnerable…

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Love Someone with PTSD? This is for us!

Caregiver Support, Family of VeteransBy WelbyFebruary 2, 2016

PTSD not only affects the individual, but its ripple effect deeply and profoundly impacts ALL those around them. Loved ones, please take encouragement from this 2 minute video poem. ♥   Printed version below. Feel free to download. 🙂        Join Love Our Vets – PTSD Family Support on Facebook      

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Winter, Holiday Stress and PTSD: Will We Make it Through?!

Christmas, Coping with PTSD, HolidaysBy WelbyNovember 23, 2015

Winter is off to a brutal start this year for many of us.  And just the mention of the holidays and this season can send chills up our spines. Along with guilt because this should be “the most wonderful time of the year”… or so they say. Unfortunately, those who deal with the relentless demands…

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