“… A unique and valuable resource … practical and emotional support to countless loved ones of veterans. The question-answer format and inclusion of real stories and experiences makes Love Our Vets a unique and valuable resource that I’m certain will provide both practical and emotional support to countless loved ones of veterans.” —Suzanne Best, Ph.D., co-author of Courage After Fire
Chances are that if your loved one has seen war, he or she has PTSD at some level, and you who love your vet will also be deeply and profoundly affected.
Finally! Here is a comprehensive practical book solely dedicated to addressing the cries and needs of the loved ones of vets. A book that is geared toward your needs and issues—your cries.
Love Our Vets answers more than 60 heartfelt questions, providing down-to-earth wisdom and much needed tips for taking care of yourself. Sharing as a counselor and from her personal experience of living with a 100% disabled veteran with PTSD, Welby O’Brien gives hope, encouragement, and practical help for families and loved ones who are caught in the wake of the trauma. This book addresses a broad spectrum of issues and concerns and offers realistic wisdom from a wide variety of individuals who share from real hearts and lives.
Welcomed by VA and other counselors, this is not just another book about PTSD; rather, it is a tremendous resource for families and loved ones who struggle along with their vets in the challenges it presents.
“This is the best book on PTSD and vets I’ve ever read. Anyone who works with vets or is related to a vet needs this book. You won’t regret it. Welby O’Brien is honest, insightful and incredibly compassionate. Gutsy and sensitive. Absolutely fantastic!” – Dr. Steve Stephens, Ph.D., Counselor, Professor, Author
“Love Our Vets offers insight not found in previous publications that I have read. Being a Vietnam vet diagnosed with the disorder, I can appreciate Welby’s call for support from those closest to the problem. Those that love us!” – Jerry W. Keen, Command Master Chief, USN (ret.), Chairman, Clark County Veterans Assistance Center
“I’ve picked up countless books about PTSD, thumbed through them, and thrown them down. I’m so glad to know there are REAL PEOPLE, going through some REALITY out there and I’m not alone. And there is real help and real advice. Thank you!” – Irene, Loved One of PTSD Veteran
“Full of real questions and real answers, with practical authentic wisdom, this book comes out of the life and experiences of veterans’ wives, partners, and all loved ones who are learning a day at a time to live and thrive in spite of PTSD.” – Eric E. Mueller, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist