Don't They Know?
Sunday Prose Potlatch--a character changed by war22 total reviews
Comment from royowen
Well done Debbie, many of the sufferings of the dear soldiers returning from these wars, if not bearing physical scars, certainly bear the unseen mental scars. The WW1 returnees certainly endured them, and nobody understood them, but now they do! Well done, thanks once again for writing about these afflictions, you are a wonderful literary advocate for these things, keep it up my friend, Blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Well done Debbie, many of the sufferings of the dear soldiers returning from these wars, if not bearing physical scars, certainly bear the unseen mental scars. The WW1 returnees certainly endured them, and nobody understood them, but now they do! Well done, thanks once again for writing about these afflictions, you are a wonderful literary advocate for these things, keep it up my friend, Blessings, Roy
Comment Written 07-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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It's such a shame and I'm not sure most wars accomplish anything. They just lead to more hatred and more death. Thank you, my friend. Have a blessed day~Debbie
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Well done
Comment from Spitfire
Good stream of consciousness. Certainly, those who signed on might have had visions of being a hero. The war certainly changes soldiers physically and emotionally. They are ruined for life. You bring this across. So sad.
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Good stream of consciousness. Certainly, those who signed on might have had visions of being a hero. The war certainly changes soldiers physically and emotionally. They are ruined for life. You bring this across. So sad.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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So sad. Thank you, my friend~Debbie
Comment from Dean Kuch
Silence of the Lambs:
" Tell me, Senator. Did you nurse Catherine yourself?
"What?" -
" Did you breast-feed her?"
Now, wait a minute. -
"Yes, I did..."
"Toughened your nipples, didn't it?"
You son of a bitch!
"Amputate a man's leg and he can still feel it tickling.
Tell me, Mom, when your little girl is on the slab, where will it tickle you?"
Having been a sufferer of PTSD myself, Debbie, and knowing a few guys who lost their limbs in battle, and in some cases their lives, I felt this was a very accurate description of the sorts of thought processes one goes through when faced with this sort of loss.
Yours was a hard-hitting, very touching, and well written story.
Good work.
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Silence of the Lambs:
" Tell me, Senator. Did you nurse Catherine yourself?
"What?" -
" Did you breast-feed her?"
Now, wait a minute. -
"Yes, I did..."
"Toughened your nipples, didn't it?"
You son of a bitch!
"Amputate a man's leg and he can still feel it tickling.
Tell me, Mom, when your little girl is on the slab, where will it tickle you?"
Having been a sufferer of PTSD myself, Debbie, and knowing a few guys who lost their limbs in battle, and in some cases their lives, I felt this was a very accurate description of the sorts of thought processes one goes through when faced with this sort of loss.
Yours was a hard-hitting, very touching, and well written story.
Good work.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Thank you, Dean. I am glad you think it is accurate. I have decided to expand this into a multi-part story. I would love to have you follow it and let me know if I stay on target, my friend~Debbie
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You're welcome, Debbie.
I'll do my very best to follow along for as long as I'm still here.
~Dean
Comment from flylikeaneagle
Deb: you totally nailed the before and after. So many vets have mental illness and no one to help them. They try and the pain goes on. Many places are waiting lines with disability and mental health. Then there is the family and children. How can he run after the kids? Great story! flylikeaneagle
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Deb: you totally nailed the before and after. So many vets have mental illness and no one to help them. They try and the pain goes on. Many places are waiting lines with disability and mental health. Then there is the family and children. How can he run after the kids? Great story! flylikeaneagle
Comment Written 05-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Thank you again, my friend. Much appreciated~Debbie
Comment from Taffspride
I found this very moving Debbie, and well written. You of all people can understand what these young men and women go through emotionally and physically.
I felt I was right there as I read this.
Thanks for sharing.
Iechyd da
Ann
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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I found this very moving Debbie, and well written. You of all people can understand what these young men and women go through emotionally and physically.
I felt I was right there as I read this.
Thanks for sharing.
Iechyd da
Ann
Comment Written 05-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Thank you so very much, my friend~Debbie
Comment from Ulla
An emotional read and I think you know quite a lot about the topic. Very realistic piece a one that gives food for thought. All the best. Ulla:))
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An emotional read and I think you know quite a lot about the topic. Very realistic piece a one that gives food for thought. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 05-Sep-2016
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Thank you, my friend~Debbie
Comment from robyn corum
Debbie,
You write this in such a realistic way. It's like you interviewed a soldier or something! You really got into the head of this character and brought it to life. So sad! Thanks?
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Debbie,
You write this in such a realistic way. It's like you interviewed a soldier or something! You really got into the head of this character and brought it to life. So sad! Thanks?
Comment Written 05-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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It is truly sad. I am expanding it into a multipart story if you want to follow. Thank you, my friend~Debbie
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Great story. Our young men face the horror of going to war on a daily basis. I'm glad you brought it to everyones attention. I posted "Police Action" A story about a Vietnam vet. Give it a read.
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Great story. Our young men face the horror of going to war on a daily basis. I'm glad you brought it to everyones attention. I posted "Police Action" A story about a Vietnam vet. Give it a read.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2016
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Thank you, my friend~Debbie
Comment from brenda bickers
Hi Debbie,
this really is a sad story, and all to often men are left with mental and physical scars that most of us cannot comprehend. Yet we still send our young men off to fight another's cause. Will we ever learn and more importantly will they ever be treated with the compassion and respect they deserve. A great but sad read.
Brenda:))x
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Hi Debbie,
this really is a sad story, and all to often men are left with mental and physical scars that most of us cannot comprehend. Yet we still send our young men off to fight another's cause. Will we ever learn and more importantly will they ever be treated with the compassion and respect they deserve. A great but sad read.
Brenda:))x
Comment Written 05-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Very sad. Thank you, my friend~Debbie
Comment from winnona
A well - eritten Sunday Prose Potlatch- topic. Your words are very realistic and very true. The families of the wounded vets are just as hurt as their loved one. They have to try to pick up the pieces and put them back together. Not understanding hoe to even start!
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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A well - eritten Sunday Prose Potlatch- topic. Your words are very realistic and very true. The families of the wounded vets are just as hurt as their loved one. They have to try to pick up the pieces and put them back together. Not understanding hoe to even start!
Comment Written 05-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016
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Thank you, my friend. It is so very sad~Debbie
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Thank you, my friend. It is so very sad~Debbie
