“SHOUT: Sharing Our Truth: An Anthology of Writings by LGBT Veterans and Family Members of the U.S. Military Services”
Posted: May 1, 2016 Filed under: Brat Life, Healing, Memories, Military Spouses, Multiple Military, Poetry, PTSD, Service, Veterans Leave a commentMAMF Special Projects Writer Caroline LeBlanc is seeking stories for:
“SHOUT: Sharing Our Truth: An Anthology of Writings by LGBT Veterans and Family Members of the U.S. Military Services”
This anthology seeks first-hand experiences—good, bad, and in between—as an LGBT veteran or family member, during and/or after military service. Our goal is to create a book that will allow you to tell parts of your story that will also be helpful for others to read—others who live or want to understand the LGBT veteran experience. The last chapter of the book will list resources available to LGBT veterans.
Do not submit any materials previously published in print or online. Identifying information should be included in the body of the email only.
What Genres to Submit:
Fiction: up to 1200 words.
Non-Fiction (memoir, essays, and other non-fiction): up to 1200 words
Poetry: up to 40 lines.
Reviews: up to 1200 words about a movie, book, music, etc. that you think are important for others to know about.
Resources: submit information on resources you have found particularly helpful. (Name, webpage, telephone number, and services)
You may submit up to 2 pieces in each genre. Each piece must be attached in a separate file. All pieces in a given category must be submitted in the same email. Pieces in separate categories must be submitted in separate emails.
Submissions are accepted between March 20 and June 20, 2016. For more information or for guidelines on how to submit, please visit:
The Museum of the American Military Family is compiling stories for a book reflecting on war…
Posted: February 1, 2016 Filed under: Brat Life, God and Country, Healing, History, Kids In Combat, Memories, Military Family Museum, Military Spouses, Multiple Military, Overseas Life, PTSD, Service, Veterans, War and Peace Leave a comment
Attention New Mexicans, who are serving in the military, are military veterans, are members of a military family, and would like to write about your experience in that capacity…
Paul Zolbrod, Writer-in-Residence for the Albuquerque-based Museum of the American Military Family is seeking stories for its anthology “From the Front Line to the Home Front: New Mexicans Reflect on War.”
This anthology will include first-hand stories from all perspectives—service members, family members and friends who share their perspectives and experiences. Submissions can be about the recent Middle East campaigns, Vietnam, the Korean War era or World War II—and everything in between. All branches and ranks of the military should be represented.
How you can contribute:
Your story can be as long or as short as you choose. Just make it heartfelt, honest and interesting. We are looking for stories of trial and triumph and loss, stories that demonstrate the warmth and humor of military family life along with its inevitable tensions, offbeat stories that illustrate the variety that accompanies military life in war times–in other words– anything you want to tell of.
You don’t have to consider yourself an accomplished writer to participate. We will provide editorial services to sharpen your contribution.
The book will be arranged by stories of:
- Pre-deployment,
- Deployment
- Post-deployment
- Legacy & Aftermath
For more information or to submit a story, please e-mail Writer-in-Residence Paul Zolbrod at mamfwriter@gmail.com.
The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2016. Tentative publication date is scheduled for the fall. All stories become part of the Museum of the American Military Family Special Collection Library.
Raising Awareness about PTSD
Posted: December 20, 2014 Filed under: Healing, Organizations, PTSD, Veterans Leave a commentNursing’s Role in PTSD Treatment
Today it is critical for all nurses to understand the signs and symptoms of PTSD. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), only about half of PTSD patients are receiving minimally adequate treatment. Active and retired military servicemembers make up the majority of PTSD cases and these patients lack access to the medical care they’ve been promised by the U.S. government.
For this reason, in an effort to raise awareness of PTSD and the fresh challenges it poses to all care providers, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has partnered with six major national nursing organizations to promote a new campaign called Joining Forces. The national initiative, led by the White House and First Lady Michelle Obama, invites all nurses to make a pledge to educate themselves on PTSD and to provide the highest-quality care to military servicemembers, veterans and their families.
Please remember that post-traumatic stress disorder can affect anyone; this guide, along with the support of your healthcare provider, is intended to help you begin to understand, recognize, and cope with PTSD.
RNtoBSN.org has recently launched a resource to help raise public awareness about PTSD; it discusses the nurse’s role in the treatment of PTSD, its different clinical classifications, identification of symptoms, myths, facts and the different treatments and best practices. The full article can be found here.
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