My father had PTSD. He was part of the invading force that was trapped on the Anzio beachhead and was shelled for 60 days. Finally he was walking across a field. The Germans spotted him and the first shell missed. He dived to the ground and wrapped his right arm around his head. The second shell hit so close to his head the it blew the entire lower bone (ulna) of his forearm off. Prior to the way he was very strong and athletic. He told me a college scout saw him skate and offered him a football scholarship. He wanted to be a New York City detective. Those dreams disappeared at Anzio.
Thanks for raising this very important subject area. Unfortunately, instead of helping, I see a lot of our institutions (educational, medical [e.g over prescribing and over pathologizing], fear mongering by news and social media, politics) are making things worse for the kids, and are doing some of the traumatizing. So I am with you that more trauma informed services are sorely needed. [here is my own article about what I learned about ACEs etc. through my own journey of recovery https://garysharpe.substack.com/p/adverse-experiences-stressful-episodes ]
Heart wrenching story Bill. I grew up in the Bronx NY in the 60's and even as a youngster saw the plight of these war zones begin to develop with the construction of housing "projects". So awful to see these neighborhoods now after decades of further decay. Now just imagine now if the major payers directed even a small percent of their outrageous profits to reconstructing neighborhoods and families? I would actually regain a modicum of respect for this display of capitalism.
Thanks for raising this very important subject area. Unfortunately, instead of helping, I see a lot of our institutions (educational, medical [e.g over prescribing and over pathologizing], fear mongering by news and social media, politics) are making things worse for the kids, and are doing some of the traumatizing. So I am with you that more trauma informed services are sorely needed. [here is my own article about what I learned about ACEs etc. through my own journey of recovery https://garysharpe.substack.com/p/adverse-experiences-stressful-episodes ]
Thanks Gary. I appreciate your comment and your sharing your story.
Heart wrenching story Bill. I grew up in the Bronx NY in the 60's and even as a youngster saw the plight of these war zones begin to develop with the construction of housing "projects". So awful to see these neighborhoods now after decades of further decay. Now just imagine now if the major payers directed even a small percent of their outrageous profits to reconstructing neighborhoods and families? I would actually regain a modicum of respect for this display of capitalism.