Comments on Wife of A Wounded Soldier: We Need More Support--Period.

Please provide the link to the article when you ge...

2011-06-12T00:56:28.006-04:00

Please provide the link to the article when you get it. My husband is also a Wounded Warrior and although the accident was over a year ago, we still get random bills. We had a case manager who took care of everything (and made everyone a little scared at that) but she has retired and has been replaced by someone who, well, to be honest, doesn't have balls. I understand your frustration and hope this article is read by many to help change the way we perceive and treat Wounded Warriors.

Alma

I totally agree - even on small healthcare issues,...

2011-05-30T10:20:04.727-04:00

I totally agree - even on small healthcare issues, much smaller than you are dealing with - Tricare pushes back. I had a case 12 years ago - I had surgery at a civilian hospital because there was no military hopsital in the area. I jumped through all the hoops, got all the permission beforehand, saved all the paperwork, and was rewarded with a yearlong fight over a cost that I didn't owe. Turned out that the code on the paperwork was incorrect, but it wasn't fixed until I wrote a strongly-worded letter and copied a few Rear Admirals at Tricare. It sucks that the red tape means more to them than the actual care and welfare of your servicemember. It shouldn't be that way. Praying help finds you soon!

The Huffington Post is very liberal so cross your ...

2011-05-26T17:21:57.816-04:00

The Huffington Post is very liberal so cross your fingers.
My decorated combat veteran DH has been trying for 10 years to get a claim for service-connection on terminal illnesses from Agent Orange and other things.
Our Congressman says it's because the VA doesn't have the money, yet didn't the govt just give trillions of dollars in bailouts of companies? 390 VN Vets die every day. A VA Memo heading said, 'Delay, deny, until they die.' So we can't pay our bills either. My DH's PTSD is driving us apart, the stress and pressure and ER visits in which I never know if I will leave a widow or not -- all take their toll, and now my health is badly suffering. Just requesting prayer to get through it. Thx. Bluebird.

I've been reading Karie's blog for a while...

2011-05-24T00:16:19.751-04:00

I've been reading Karie's blog for a while now and both of your stories break my heart. I'll be praying that this reporter publishes something that will catch someones eye and add fuel to make some changes happen. You don't deserve to have to pay the medical bills.

Wow. You hear in the news about soldiers getting i...

2011-05-21T23:17:47.846-04:00

Wow. You hear in the news about soldiers getting injured, but not about their battles and challenges at home. I wish your family the best of luck as you try to get your medical bills squared away. And I hope the Huffington Post coverage helps toward that end!

You are in my prayers.

2011-05-21T14:38:41.319-04:00

You are in my prayers.

I'm so sorry you are having to deal with crapp...

2011-05-16T01:56:01.461-04:00

I'm so sorry you are having to deal with crappy billing issues on top of the stresses of your "new" normal. Some of this red tape BS is maddening. I feared dealing with the VA as well, but my husband and I divorced before that became a reality. It's really shameful what happens in some circumstances to our veterans and their families. Gosh. I just cannot imagine.

I also hope this newspaper article helps others and opens eyes. Bravo to you all for having the strength to re-live it all.

I agree with the need more support statement, but on a different angle. I wish there were more resources and support for the wives who have chosen to leave their wounded warriors. People tend to believe we just didn't love them enough or didn't want to stay married to the "new them." So false. For me and a lot of other women I know, it was too dangerous to stay. Some of us tried everything, separations, therapy, medicine, etc. and yet it was still too scary to stay. It's an entirely different form of pain and guilt :(

xoxo

Thanks for sharing. I pray Tricare gets straight ...

2011-05-12T00:36:57.780-04:00

Thanks for sharing.

I pray Tricare gets straight and takes care of the bills that you have piling up. Financial issues just add so much more stress to things, especially when battling things included in the aftermath of war.

I think it's an amazing things for you and Karie to share your experiences. My heart goes out to both of you for all that you have been through. The hurt and pain will never leave Karie, but she is a strong woman with many people surrounding her that care and want the best. Even people she is not aware of.

Keep up your hard work with all that you do!

I really hope yall get help. It is deserved after...

2011-05-11T22:45:38.307-04:00

I really hope yall get help. It is deserved after his service. I see a lot of organizations on tv that are supposed to help...

Thank you for sharing your story. Maybe the VA wil...

2011-05-11T20:19:07.044-04:00

Thank you for sharing your story. Maybe the VA will listen to us.

I pray you and Karie sharing your will open the ey...

2011-05-11T19:21:22.545-04:00

I pray you and Karie sharing your will open the eyes of those who have been blind to the trials our wounded have gone through. This must stop - there must be support for our returning soldiers.

Cheryl - I'm so glad that you and Karie were ...

2011-05-11T19:16:06.869-04:00

Cheryl -

I'm so glad that you and Karie were the ones to serve as voices for so many. Love this post. Can't wait for Huffington to publish the article. Thanks for all of your hard work!

Hugs,
Brannan Vines
Proud wife of an OIF Veteran
Founder of FamilyOfaVet.com - an organization dedicated to helping heroes and their loved ones survive and thrive after combat with real world info about PTSD, TBI, and more!