tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398921788123908454.post6550870814781298869..comments2023-10-09T09:07:55.593-05:00Comments on The War of a Wounded Warrior Wife: Will It Be You?Jessica Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15162973610961431441noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398921788123908454.post-70604329593407319822011-12-02T08:44:59.156-06:002011-12-02T08:44:59.156-06:00I was wounded in 2003 and because they are invisib...I was wounded in 2003 and because they are invisible (except for scars) people treat me as if it is no big deal. Mt wife does all she can but it is a struggle to get help because I don't have obvious wounds like a missing limb. I support everything we can do for our wounded heroes. God Bless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398921788123908454.post-83272851380377405532011-12-01T12:57:08.946-06:002011-12-01T12:57:08.946-06:00A few more groups you should be aware of, being he...A few more groups you should be aware of, being he was wounded this year! Veteran's Airlift Command, Team River Runner, DSUSA, and SUDSdiving, just to name a few. All .org! I spent almost five years at Walter Reed/Bethesda Naval Hospital so have him contact me if he has any questions or issues. kmichaelblair@gmail.com<br />Way to stand up, speak out, and be an advocate for all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398921788123908454.post-46535709786234516112011-11-30T22:34:34.698-06:002011-11-30T22:34:34.698-06:00Hi Jessica,
My friend posted your story and I jus...Hi Jessica,<br /><br />My friend posted your story and I just got through reading it. My husband was injured in March of 2006 and spent two years are Walter Reed rehabbing and eventually retired, so I understand a lot of what you are stating. I hope the Government hears you and makes changes. However, they have done a lot for Veterans and their caregivers. While this may not help while the soldier is still active, there is light at the end of the tunnel.<br /><br /> I have gotten so much support from the VA and am receiving a tax-free stipend (paid TO ME, not the veteran) for my "services." It is based very similarly to what you stated about the SCAALD policy, but with a few changes. And it has made a world of difference in our home. Not just the monetary support, but the people as well. A lot of the training I received was also about taking care of myself so I can take care of my veteran. <br /><br />Best wishes to you and your family!<br /><br />More info can be found here:<br />http://www.caregiver.va.gov/Lauren C.http://facebook.com/laurenmcrawfordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398921788123908454.post-67813147824772028222011-11-30T12:48:37.862-06:002011-11-30T12:48:37.862-06:00thank you for posting this! I have a very good fri...thank you for posting this! I have a very good friend that lost his legs in Afghanistan. He is doing amazing now because of his massive support system and positive outlook on life. <br /><br />We just had another EOD tech come back from Afghanistan and he lost his legs and and arm. <br /><br />I was unaware of the taxation of SCAADL. You are 100% right that it is NOT earned income. I wonder if there are any non profits that are working on making the SCAADL tax free money? Im going to check on the wounded warrior site and call around. <br /><br />thanks again for the post and I hope everything is going well with you and your family. You will be in my prayers!Carmenhttp://www.spousesprite.comnoreply@blogger.com