S1E1: The Rats & The Tailor
Nov 22, 2021 ·
24m 47s
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This podcast is brought to you by the VHA Office of Rural Health. The contents do not represent the views of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the United...
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This podcast is brought to you by the VHA Office of Rural Health. The contents do not represent the views of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Government. The following episode may contain descriptions of violence. Please use discretion.
In this episode we hear the life story of a Vietnam Veteran who is thinking more about his military experiences as he ages. He mentions memories of rats in Vietnam and also explains that he found himself overwhelmed when recently bringing pants to a tailor who was Vietnamese. After hearing the Veteran’s story we discuss life review, resilience, later-adulthood trauma reengagement, and posttraumatic stress disorder or PTSD. We also discuss the role of family and mental health care in healing.
Resources discussed in this episode:
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Find support anytime day or night
To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:
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In this episode we hear the life story of a Vietnam Veteran who is thinking more about his military experiences as he ages. He mentions memories of rats in Vietnam and also explains that he found himself overwhelmed when recently bringing pants to a tailor who was Vietnamese. After hearing the Veteran’s story we discuss life review, resilience, later-adulthood trauma reengagement, and posttraumatic stress disorder or PTSD. We also discuss the role of family and mental health care in healing.
Resources discussed in this episode:
- Understanding PTSD and Aging: English Version ; Spanish Version
- The My Life My Story Podcast
- VHA Office of Rural Health
- National Center for PTSD
- VA Mental Health
- NPR article
- Healthline article
- Academic article on the LATR framework for PTSD
- National Center for PTSD AboutFace episode
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Find support anytime day or night
To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:
- Call 988, then select 1.
- Start a confidential chat.
- Text 838255.
- If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-799-4889.
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| Organization | Veterans Health Administration |
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