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    Vietnam, Ptsd, and Therapy: Survived All That!
    Vietnam, Ptsd, and Therapy: Survived All That!
    Vietnam, Ptsd, and Therapy: Survived All That!
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    Vietnam, Ptsd, and Therapy: Survived All That!

    By Secret Charles-Ford

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    What the book will containThe book will talk about mental health and the importance of therapy. It will describe the life experiences of a veteran that is dissatisfied with the treatment he has received. It is about a stressed out Veteran with a dysfunctional brain. It is about PTSD and hang-ups. It is about a family that is living with PTSD. This book offers strategies for dealing with PTSD. This book examines Steves life upon entering the military, his experiences while serving in the military, and what his life was like after serving. Its time for the world to know about PTSD. Its urgent that we all know about PTSD. Its time to be unified about PTSD. What is PTSD?

    Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can occur after you have been through a traumatic event. A traumatic event is something horrible and scary that you see or that happens to you. During this type of event, you think that your life or others' lives are in danger. You may feel afraid or feel that you have no control over what is happening.

    Why you should read itThis book is for families with veterans diagnosed with PTSD. This book is for the clinically diagnosed veterans and their families, too many of our marriages are strained and end in divorce. A more diverse bank of resources should be offered to husbands, wives, and families that have to deal with issues regarding war, the military, and PTSD.

    How you could possibly relate to this book or how it could helpPTSD is like a volcano that is about to erupt. This book provides the reader with better insight as to what the veteran is dealing with, more understanding about the problems, and the knowledge about how one veteran survived. There is a part of America that everyone does not know.

    "If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes. Andrew Carnegie
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateJan 24, 2012
    ISBN9781456795023
    Vietnam, Ptsd, and Therapy: Survived All That!
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    Secret Charles-Ford

    Secret is a mother, wife, daughter, friend, student, and author. As a mother, Charles-Ford is committed to family unity and scholarship. Charles-Ford attends Fielding Graduate University and enrolled in the School of Leadership and Change doctoral program. Charles-Ford gives acknowledgment to the divine potential that dwells in each of us. By working towards joy and peace we aim towards our full human potential. We must continue to work on being patient, devoted to our health, our mind, and the strengthening of our souls. I was motivated to write this story with my husband for our children, families, and others. The healing that will accompany the experience of reflecting on a personal life journey is priceless. If I am able to assist anyone with the illustrations and information that is contained in this book then publishing this story was worth every ounce of our efforts. I was encouraged to work to sustain my marriage; this union between man and woman, this joining of destinies, and time. The institution of marriage is fragile and must be delicately preserved, this means finding healthy ways to bring joy, love, and excitement into our marriage. Finally, my grandfather transitioned in 2009, and I believe that if his story, legacy, or memoir existed it would have been an enormous gift to his children and grandchildren. I currently live in California.

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      Vietnam, Ptsd, and Therapy - Secret Charles-Ford

      © 2012 by Secret Charles-Ford. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      The illustrations included in this book are from the foundation of real life. Only names and places are changed to protect the privacy of the individuals of who I’ve shared some experiences.

      First published by AuthorHouse 01/19/2012

      ISBN: 978-1-4567-9503-0 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4567-9502-3 (ebk)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2011915143

      Printed in the United States of America

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models,

      and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Contents

      Dedication

      Acknowledgments

      Part One

      1968, Uncle Sam Wants You

      (Entering the Military)

      Part Two

      1969, Vietnam

      (Serving in the Military)

      Part Three

      1969, Returning to the States

      (Life after the Military)

      Part Four

      1984, Seattle, 7th Floor, and PTSD

      Part Five

      1990 Head back to Colorado

      Part Six

      2004—I was starting to get free

      (Clean and Sober)

      Resources

      Glossary

      About The Author

      Dedication

      I dedicate this book to all of the fathers, mothers, sons and daughters, and brothers and sisters of veterans that are affected by Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I dedicate this book to all of my children.

      Acknowledgments

      I was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Roy Lee Ford, Sr. and Mother Mary Ann Ford. I acknowledge my doctors for working with me as a veteran, the countless groups that I’ve participated in through the years, and Seattle, WA for being at the forefront of research and discovery.

      I acknowledge my family and their support, especially my sister Joyce for completing her first book and having the courage to share her story.

      What the book will contain . . . The book will concentrate on mental health and the importance of therapy. It will describe the life experiences of a veteran that is dissatisfied with the treatment he has received. It is about a stressed out Veteran with a dysfunctional brain. It is about PTSD and hang-ups. It is about a family that is living with PTSD. This book offers strategies for dealing with PTSD. This book examines Steve’s life upon entering the military, his experiences while serving in the military, and what his life was like after serving. It’s time for the world to know about PTSD. It’s urgent that we all know about PTSD. It’s time to be unified about PTSD. What is PTSD?

      Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can occur after you have been through a traumatic event. A traumatic event is something horrible and scary that you see or that happens to you. During this type of event, you think that your life or others’ lives are in danger. You may feel afraid or feel that you have no control over what is happening.

      Why you should read it . . . This book is for families with veterans diagnosed with PTSD. This book is for the clinically diagnosed veterans and their families, too many of our marriages are strained and end in divorce. A more diverse bank of resources should be offered to husbands,

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