This article was originally published in the Huffington Post on 9/27/11 @01:07 PM ET Torrey Shannon Advocate, Writer/Blogger, Speaker, wife of a Wounded Warrior Most Americans Want to Support Troops, They Just Don’t Know How Posted: 9/27/11 01:07 PM ET Earlier this month during a media interview, I was asked the question “Are Americans supportive…
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“Go to NA or the VA” – God bless corporate medicine? UPDATE
A few weeks ago, I posted a letter from a wife that broke my heart. You can read it here: He gave you his all, and would have given you his life. Now he needs your help. Then I wrote about this issue in the Huffington Post: HuffPo: Desperate “Housewives” Seek Help: Soldier Suicides Now…
HuffPo: Desperate “Housewives” Seek Help: Soldier Suicides Now at Epidemic Rate (VIDEO)
This article was originally published in the Huffington Post on August 28, 2011: Torrey Shannon Advocate, Writer/Blogger, Speaker, wife of a Wounded Warrior Desperate “Housewives” Seek Help: Soldier Suicides Now at Epidemic Rate (VIDEO) Chronic post-service mental health problems like PTSD are injurious, disabling, and represent a significant public health problem. According to the…
Meeting with Senator Mark Udall today: On my soapbox and spilling my beans again!
I had the privilege of meeting Senator Mark Udall today and spoke about some key veteran care issues. I think it went very well. Two (or was it three?) reporters grabbed me to ask for more info to do upcoming interviews. I discussed: Access to healthcare in our region vs. the backlog The budget cutbacks…
The VA Joins Big Banks in the Foreclosure Business: A New Wave of Veteran Homelessness
This article was originally published in the Huffington Post on January 21, 2011. Torrey Shannon Advocate, Writer/Blogger, Speaker Posted: 01/21/11 11:52 AM ET It appears the Veteran’s Administration has been flying under the radar when it comes to their contribution to the homeless veteran population. Due to a backlog in processing thousands of disability claims,…
JP Morgan-Chase “Accidentally” Foreclosed on Military Mortgages: Violated Decades of Existing Law
This article was originally published in the Huffington Post on January 19, 2011. Torrey Shannon Advocate, Writer, Wife of a Wounded Warrior Posted: January 19, 2011 03:41 AM Earlier today, Military.com and other news agencies reported a big win for a Marine who fought a 5-year legal battle with the behemoth mortgage institution, JP Morgan-Chase….
Mom's Life Lesson for the Day
This article was originally authored by me and published in the Huffington Post on February 7, 2011 Every day, I find wisdom through others or through my own actions. I try to remember to pass this wisdom along to my children, hoping they will carry this information with them as they navigate through a very…
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