The Silver Star Families Of America Drops The “d” From Ptsd

Nov. 16, 2008 - PRLog -- The Silver Star Families of America has one mission; to remember, honor and assist the wounded and ill of our Armed Forces.
 
And for years the Silver Star Families of America, along with other wonderful organizations, have fought against the stigma associated with PTSD in regard to Soldiers returning from a combat zone. It seems that PTSD is one of the few remaining wounds of war that people don’t want to talk about.
 
Today it has been announced that the SSFOA will no longer use the term PTSD:
 
Steve Newton, founder of the SSFOA stated, “We do not consider Post Traumatic Stress a “disorder.”  So why call it PTSD?  For a long time now our organization has simply called it PTS.  Now we are urging everyone to do the same.”
 
“Calling it PTSD is automatically labeling the individual with a “disorder” and minimizing the effects of the wound.  These folks are already in pain and suffering and we will not be a part of stigmatizing them.”
 
Newton finished by stating, “the time has come for everyone to drop the “D” and offer a hand.”
 
The Silver Star Families of America can be contacted at www.silverstarfamilies.org

Contact Founder, Steve Newton stevenewton69@hotmail.com

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The Silver Star Families of America has one mission; to remember, honor and assist the wounded and ill of our Armed Forces.