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Fallen Heroes And The Journey of Gold Star Parents

4/25/2016

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Just watched an astoundingly poignant 60 Minutes episode on Gold Star Parents, those who have lost a son or daughter to combat. It’s the kind of thing we all need to watch in order to understand the isolating loss they each carry in their hearts, the grief they face, the unique experience they walk through.

​You can watch it below or here.
Let me know what you think.
Better yet, let me know what you felt . . .

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Bob says:
April 25, 2016 at 9:27 am 
Psychiatrist Abigail Brenner wrote in a Psychology Today article, “In the natural order of things, parents are not meant to bury their children, yet through illness or accident, a parent’s worst nightmare can and does occur.” You and I have attended Memorial Services for fallen Soldiers, in which at the “Last Roll Call,” the air feels like it’s being sucked out of the Chapel as mourners hold their breath for “Here, First Sargent,” the response that never comes. The family members in the front pew are still in shock. Sometimes, so are we. This Memorial Day, after getting to sleep in, and before firing up the grill, I hope I see people gather to honor the fallen and to hear parents tell the story of the one they lost.
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The Honor Was Mine - Coming Sept. 2016

6/21/2015

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Dear Friends,


I’m so very pleased to let you know The Honor Was Mine, my book about counseling combat veterans, has just gotten a contract for publication. I truly couldn’t be happier. Wild thanks to Renee Fountain of Gandolfo Helin & Fountain Literary Management – she’s been terrific to work with; I am ever-grateful she understood the heart of the book.


Release date is Sept. 2016 (go ahead . . . I’ll wait while you mark your calendar).    : )
Thanks to all who’ve been supportive along the way. I hope these soldier stories are just getting started on their journey.

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Bob says:
June 21, 2015 at 3:44 pm 
CONGRATULATIONS!! 🙂 The test strip is blue with a + sign. Yay. You’re having a book! Hope you have time and energy to celebrate. Honored to cheer with and for you. No rushing. Well still be there, impatiently pacing and alerting all our contacts to pre-order. So proud that your message will get out there. Standing by and grinning. Great job staying with the process, E.
Elizabeth says:
June 22, 2015 at 7:02 pm 
Big thanks, B – yes . . . Blue with a + sign!! Stayed tuned, my friend.

danny johnson says:
June 21, 2015 at 4:06 pm  (Edit)Their will be no better book deserving publication in 2016 than this one, because it comes from the heart and honors those who have stood shoulder to shoulder on the front lines both at home and abroad…I am very proud of Elizabeth’s fortitude and determination to present these stories for all to appreciate and many to be comforted by..Well Done.
Elizabeth says:
June 22, 2015 at 6:58 pm  (Edit)You know these stories from the other side, my friend. Hope they honor you and everyone who ever wore a uniform and served. Thank you. Always.


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Veterans Day Interview

11/9/2014

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Frank Statio
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Friends . . .
I’m delighted to let you know that on Veteran’s Day ( Tuesday, Nov. 11)
I’ll be interviewed on NPR by Frank Stasio during his talk show, The State of Things.

The segment, based on my work with combat veterans and my forthcoming book, The Honor Was Mine,  will air from 12:20  – 12:40 (EST).
In Asheville, you can listen to it on WCQS – 88.1.
Online (or via mobile device), you can hear the show live at:  http://wunc.org/stream-change.
If you miss it live, please visit wunc.org to listen to the archived interview.
Thanks to WUNC, Frank Stasio and producer Will Michaels  for making it possible!

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danny johnson says:
November 9, 2014 at 2:08 pm 
​I’ll be listening, don’t screw it up :)) that’s quite an honor for an as yet unpublished mss…Frank recognizes true talent and a wonderful book…

Cindy C says:
November 9, 2014 at 2:17 pm 
Wow! What a thrill and an honor. Looking forward to it.

Miriam says:
November 11, 2014 at 5:46 pm 
What a great interview! It had depth, clarity and heartfelt honesty from everyone. So glad to have heard it.

Daphne says:
November 11, 2014 at 6:19 pm 
I thought the interview was very well done and brought much needed attention to this issue and the importance of seeking help — and letting people know that help is out there. So important.
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     Clinical Psychologist, teacher,  private counselor. She speaks and writes about her work with service members.

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