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Addressing PTSD as a veteran and finding your gratitude with Terry James
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Terry is an early baby boomer. His life plan to become an archaeologist changed when he was conscripted into the Australian Army in 1966. He shares some of his traumatic experiences as an elite soldier. After two years he left the army and became an accountant and put the military out of his mind. Over time, the memories flooded back, and he had to give up his job at the time. He eventually received help through the Department of Veterans Affairs and saw a psychiatrist for five or six years. He realises that you cannot go through a war and not be affected for the rest of your life. He will never lose his connections with his Army friends.
He became involved with the RSL for some time and with other community activities and has a very happy life with his three families, his own family, the Army and friends from school.
Biography
75 years of age, Passed the NSW Leaving Certificate in1964.
Conscripted into the Australian Army in October 1967, Served a Tour of Duty in Vietnam in 1969 with the 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment.
Worked for 35 years as an Accountant in major commercial organisations, Hon. Secretary of Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch 2009-2014: President of Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch 2014-2020, Committee Member of 5RAR Association 2016-Present.
Treasurer of Parklea Sports & Recreation Club 2004-Present.
Have 2 children & 5 grandchildren.
Contact
terryj699@gmail.com
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