16% of homeless adults in a one-night survey in January 2009 were veterans

[Beowulf]

I have done quite a bit of research into the topic. One of my doc program professors is currently doing research at one of the Vet Hospitals about an hour away from me regarding the lack of successful treatments and overmedication of the vets that create the revolving door syndrome and results in so many suicides. It will be a long project, as his ultimate goal is to make strides in changing the system and the way PTSD is being treated. We stay in touch via email regarding the research and the progress he is making.

I used to be a frequent visitor to VA hospitals, but no more. I find it too heartbreaking. Guess I am not strong enough.

 

[jillio]

I used to be a frequent visitor to VA hospitals, but no more. I find it too heartbreaking. Guess I am not strong enough.

It takes me days to get over it. It is such a combination of emotions that you feel.