Where are the best places you, as a veteran, have found to talk to others about post combat and deployment stress?

Sgt Jonathan Davis — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:58:34 -0400

I write a lot on the website Quora. There, a veteran asked this question: How do I deal with the bitterness that has been festering inside of me since I've returned from the Middle East?

I answered, but part of what I advised was speaking with other veterans. I'm curious where other veterans today reach out and find community they can open to about shared military experiences, positive and negative.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2014 7:04 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 19:04:56 -0400

Keeping in touch with friends from your deployment is a great asset. If one lost ties most military forums are a good place to find someone to talk too. RP is a great place. You could even find guys from the unit you served in and also find military members with combat experience like they have. A large network is a good place. RP being the largest military network I a good place to start off at.

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Oct 26 at 2014 7:06 PM

LTC Yinon Weiss — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 19:06:44 -0400

Sgt Jonathan Davis If you like posting on Quora, then I think you will love doing so on RallyPoint, which offers a lot of the same use but is military and veteran only.

I look forward to reading your contributions. Welcome to RallyPoint!

Response by SPC Paul Prevost made Oct 27 at 2014 1:00 AM

SPC Paul Prevost — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 01:00:03 -0400

Sgt Davis, I would advise you to look at https://www.facebook.com/TippingPointWithBooneCutler?fref=nf
Boone has created a great online community that is monitored almost 24/7 by a group of Vet's and Civilian supports who want to share comradery and offer a helping hand to anyone who needs it or an ear to listen to anyone who has something to get off their chest or needs words of encouragement. It has also become a rally point for persons in crisis. All in all it is a good place to find fellow Warfighters who enjoy making connections with other Warfighters in a fairly causal environment. If you are looking for a more active group who are trying to combat discrimination against veterans who suffer with PTS(d) and other issues. also active in combating Veteran Suicide. Check out
https://www.facebook.com/WarfighterRightsMovement
http://www.warfightermedia.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheSpartanPledge
http://www.gallantfew.org/

Tipping Point with Boone Cutler

Response by SN Jennifer M. made Oct 27 at 2014 6:28 PM

SN Jennifer M. — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 18:28:38 -0400

There are TONS of Facebook groups. For sure look into those. Also look into doing a fellowship with The Mission Continues. http://www.missioncontinues.org

Mission Continues | Reporting for Duty in Your Community

Thousands of veterans return from duty as leaders, yet struggle to translate their skills and passion here at home. The Mission Continues provides opportunities to ease this transition through continued service, so veterans can succeed with that same sense of purpose and intensity in the civilian world too.

Response by SPC William Heads made Nov 25 at 2014 2:59 PM

SPC William Heads — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:59:45 -0500

I reach out to my former squad members. We were there for each other in Iraq and are still there for each other on the home front.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 3:16 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:16:45 -0500

FACEBOOK Chris Bemiss. He won't sugar coat a damn thing, but he will help cope with that festering demon. Everyone's battle is different. Everyone's fight is different. It's finding a common battleground strategy that helps. And Chris is the best at it. Good luck brother.