As a Viet Nam war vet, I can recall the day my uncle related his service and events that took place while he served in the Army in WWII.

He talked to me about his participation in the invasion of Italy and what he had undergone during his service. His wife of over 50 years sat there listening to what had gone by in his life. When I got ready to leave, she thanked me saying that she had never heard him speak about his service. She asked me why he had talked to me about it, I told her that it is probably because we both had walked in the same shoes, something that loved ones never fully understand, something that only another combat veteran can understand.

After 32 years as a therapist, I understand fully how it doesn’t always require someone who has walked in my clients shoes but it does take someone who is willing to listen to their stories to understand what everyone is going through. Some of us will carry our stories to our graves as it seems as though some people never really care to listen.

Yes I have had several people tell me to write a book about how a combat veteran can go on and become a Clinical Social Worker who treats people who have psychological issues in their lives. One day I may just do this.

Thank you Jenny La Sala for taking the time to listen to people and for taking the time to put it in words for others to read.
Sincerely,
David L. Neidel, Vietnam Vet

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