Second Parkland shooting survivor commits suicide within span of a week

[Libbylu2]

It's an interesting and very specific line you draw between victim and non-victim. I hope that your son gets the help he needs but I also hope that people who might not fall into line with your idea of "victimhood" also get the help that they need. As someone who lives with a loved one suffering from PTSD, I find your criteria very lacking.

My brother was in the Army in January 1968 in Saigon during the Tet Offensive and two of his buddies were killed standing right next to him in their building during an invasion . He’s had PTSD since. Just being there was enough . He wasn’t wounded physically but he was emotionally wounded.

So the kids in Parkland were deeply effected by the shootings even though they werent hurt . This just breaks my heart.

My husband had to scrape up, video tape, and catalogue victims of a suicide bombing. These were his friends and he has been changed forever because of it. Everyone posted at the US embassy at the time were changed as well as their family members. Personally, I hate that laymen and laywomen try to put limits on who can or cannot be called a victim. It shows an extreme ignorance and lack of empathy.

Exactly.

[KnotaDinghy]

I see your son as a victim of war and I wish only the best support for him. Do you not see him as such?

He was directly involved.
He participated.
He wasn't serving on a base in Afghanistan cooking. That's the difference. If you have a prep-cook that never leaves the "safe base" although in the area, not witnessing or participating - not a victim.

It's an interesting and very specific line you draw between victim and non-victim. I hope that your son gets the help he needs but I also hope that people who might not fall into line with your idea of "victimhood" also get the help that they need. As someone who lives with a loved one suffering from PTSD, I find your criteria very lacking.

Yes, my son is still being treated for PTSD. He had a lot of difficulty assimilating back into his family and civilian life.

It's ok we disagree on the definition of a victim. I appreciate you asking and discussing my opinion.

[KnotaDinghy]

I see your son as a victim of war and I wish only the best support for him. Do you not see him as such?

He was directly involved.
He participated.
He wasn't serving on a base in Afghanistan cooking. That's the difference. If you have a prep-cook that never leaves the "safe base" although in the area, not witnessing or participating - not a victim.

It's an interesting and very specific line you draw between victim and non-victim. I hope that your son gets the help he needs but I also hope that people who might not fall into line with your idea of "victimhood" also get the help that they need. As someone who lives with a loved one suffering from PTSD, I find your criteria very lacking.

Now I see what you classified me as in your other posts. You can ignore my comment above. I didn't realize you were so narrow minded.

[Francee89]

And now the father of a Sandy Hook victim. So heartbreaking. Their poor family.

[Deleted User 276]

And now the father of a Sandy Hook victim. So heartbreaking. Their poor family.

How devastating for his family and community.

[Lexy]

And now the father of a Sandy Hook victim. So heartbreaking. Their poor family.

Heartbreaking.

[hotspice58]

It is really sad.

[californiagirl83]

This just proves you don't have to be physically injured to be profoundly affected by tragedy. RIP to the deceased. May they finally find peace.

[Verrine]

It makes me really sad that those kids didn't get the help they needed.

[Billie.jeens]

Two and a half million people die in the USA per year ( not even counting pre-born babies)
They all have a story
A lot of the time it is unnecessary and tragic.