PTS(D) and Veterans’ Day

How civilians can help

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Veterans who I have had deep conversations with have very mixed feelings about the phrase, “Thank you for your service.” Especially those who experience PTS(D).

In the worst cases, the phrase can be triggering to Veterans. By “thanking them” for their service, it may bring back specific painful instances or events for which the Veteran feels he or she should…