Hi Anthony,
My overview is this:
- Historically, when veterans returned suffering from war related stress (PTSD) they found support from within, from both family and community. Now families are scattered and communities are no longer what they used to be. We don't have the same opportunities to learn from those that went before. This means much more isolation in today's world and limited access to that 'Shoulder-to-cry-on', An on-line support group could rebuild some of this important and useful community support.

- This community concept allows greater flexibility and reach which fits in beautifully with todays electronic communication system. Voila, instant and far reaching impact.

- The very act of communicating with like minded people who understand is so cathartic in itself. No one understands the veteran's experience like another from the veteran's community.

So, is there a need to dedicate a specialised forum section for the veteran and their partner to discuss issues particular to them? What do you think?

Lima Tango