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Scott Meehan (1958-), is a retired Army veteran, an author of multiple genres (thriller, romance, mystery, history, fantasy novels and short stories), and an educator. His memoirs is Stone in a Sling: A Soldier's Journey, and All I Could Be. Currently, Scott is writing three new mystery novels due for release in 2019. He lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife Trena. Nearby are his son, daughter-in-law, two granddaughters, a grandson, and his daughter, son-in-law, and two grandsons.
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About PTSIO Post Traumatic Stress In Order
In 2009, four years after retiring from a twenty-five year Army career, I was diagnosed with PTSD, or, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. So, okay, I did a tour during Desert Storm and three to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)...but, I still did not like the term, “disorder". To me it is a misnomer indicating that an element of human disorder, which further indicated a malady or illness, existed in me. To quote a couple of terms from the eighties, “What’s up with that?” and/or “I’m not down with it.” Nor should anybody else be comfortable with the word, “disorder”. Post traumatic stress, yes...but disorder, no.
Now, before I go on, let me clarify my position clearly with everyone first. I am not denying that anyone who deployed to a combat zone at any time is without some kind of post-traumatic stress. How could we not be? However, rather than looking at it as a disorder, I prefer to focus on picking up the pieces and take advantage of learning from our experiences. If we all make the most of our present situation to share our lessons learned and become productive members of society for the future generation, we will all move forward with great success.
This site, PTSIO.org will become over time, an uplifting outlet for anyone with or associated with PTSD. If you wish to become a member, you will be able to submit your ideas in the form of blogs, poetry, short stories, art work, music, or anything that might allow you to express yourself from the heart and share with the community. This is a website that promotes non-judgmental expression of our veterans, spouses, and children (affectionately known as "Brats").
As an author, I have written my bibliography covering twenty-five years of service in the Army, two novels three novellas, and three short stories. Three new novels are scheduled for a 2019 release.
The Blog posts (approximately once a month) consists of my own personal experiences before, during, and after my military career and the writings from a Military Brat perspective by Asha Hawkins, the 16-year-old fictional lead character in several of my books. Both of us would love to have you add to our discussions or even have you post your own blogs to join ours.
I found that a key to success (not all inclusive) as a PTSIO veteran stems from the following human conditions:
1. Spiritual
2. Physical
3. Mental
4. Social
5. Emotional
This site is open to your submissions as a veteran, military spouse, or military Brat—at any age, or any family member affected by a loved one with PTSD. I would be most happy to publish your blogs and/or any other works on this PTSIO site. Additionally, I highly encourage your feedback and contact information (optional) on this website.
In the future, I am considering a one time membership fee of $50.00 so that veteran friendly organizations, such as Fallen Patriots ( https://www.fallenpatriots.org/scholarships-and-grants ) and the Military Spouse Career Center ( https://www.military.com/spouse ), for example, will receive 90% of our revenue with the other 10% going into PTSIO marketing support for your works.
Please be sure to comment and thanks for checking us out here at PTSIO!
Scott A. Meehan
USA, MAJ (Ret.)
In 2009, four years after retiring from a twenty-five year Army career, I was diagnosed with PTSD, or, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. So, okay, I did a tour during Desert Storm and three to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)...but, I still did not like the term, “disorder". To me it is a misnomer indicating that an element of human disorder, which further indicated a malady or illness, existed in me. To quote a couple of terms from the eighties, “What’s up with that?” and/or “I’m not down with it.” Nor should anybody else be comfortable with the word, “disorder”. Post traumatic stress, yes...but disorder, no.
Now, before I go on, let me clarify my position clearly with everyone first. I am not denying that anyone who deployed to a combat zone at any time is without some kind of post-traumatic stress. How could we not be? However, rather than looking at it as a disorder, I prefer to focus on picking up the pieces and take advantage of learning from our experiences. If we all make the most of our present situation to share our lessons learned and become productive members of society for the future generation, we will all move forward with great success.
This site, PTSIO.org will become over time, an uplifting outlet for anyone with or associated with PTSD. If you wish to become a member, you will be able to submit your ideas in the form of blogs, poetry, short stories, art work, music, or anything that might allow you to express yourself from the heart and share with the community. This is a website that promotes non-judgmental expression of our veterans, spouses, and children (affectionately known as "Brats").
As an author, I have written my bibliography covering twenty-five years of service in the Army, two novels three novellas, and three short stories. Three new novels are scheduled for a 2019 release.
The Blog posts (approximately once a month) consists of my own personal experiences before, during, and after my military career and the writings from a Military Brat perspective by Asha Hawkins, the 16-year-old fictional lead character in several of my books. Both of us would love to have you add to our discussions or even have you post your own blogs to join ours.
I found that a key to success (not all inclusive) as a PTSIO veteran stems from the following human conditions:
1. Spiritual
2. Physical
3. Mental
4. Social
5. Emotional
This site is open to your submissions as a veteran, military spouse, or military Brat—at any age, or any family member affected by a loved one with PTSD. I would be most happy to publish your blogs and/or any other works on this PTSIO site. Additionally, I highly encourage your feedback and contact information (optional) on this website.
In the future, I am considering a one time membership fee of $50.00 so that veteran friendly organizations, such as Fallen Patriots ( https://www.fallenpatriots.org/scholarships-and-grants ) and the Military Spouse Career Center ( https://www.military.com/spouse ), for example, will receive 90% of our revenue with the other 10% going into PTSIO marketing support for your works.
Please be sure to comment and thanks for checking us out here at PTSIO!
Scott A. Meehan
USA, MAJ (Ret.)
