All Posts in ‘Combat Trauma/PTSD’
American Combat Veterans and PTS
story by Evangeline Vergo – cru.org A year ago CruMilitary, asked a group of Army soldiers and their spouses, “What are the greatest challenges you face?” The men and women had been randomly selected, but every single one of them spoke about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is an anxiety disorder that can occur […]
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Moving Forward and Hope With PTS
“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” Exodus 20:2 ESV You can create opportunities for new hopes, new goals and new dreams at any time. However, if you wrestle with PTS, a new year may also bring new fears, anxieties and […]
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Spiritual Battlemind for Military Wives
“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” (Prov 4:23 NCV). The Army has a plan for training its soldiers to have self-confidence, courage and mental toughness so they can courageously face fear and adversity in combat. It’s called “Battlemind Training.” This training involves a mindset that helps them survive and succeed […]
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A Season of Healing
“You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever.” — Psalm 16:11 For the last ten years my husband threw himself fully into his military career. He loved the job, the friendships forged, and the call to serve. Being […]
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The Joys and Challenges of Military Children
By: Hope N. Griffin I find myself thinking of what it has meant to my small children to be military kids. My soldier is now retired and as I reflect back on his time in the military I can’t help but be thankful for the environment in which my children were raised. Challenges Faced by […]
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