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Bruce R. Tota, from Belleville, Illinois says: "As a former combatant that was lost in the "Tall Grass" for years, I appreciate this opportunity to express myself. Having got to know the Founder of this website almost 35 years ago, down in front of a North Vietnamese machine gun bunker, I can speak first hand about what it is like to be a "former combatant". Even though the years had slipped by between us without contact (34 years to be exact), we are just as close if not closer than we were during the battle called "Indiana". He saved my life and several more of his brothers' lives that day and he continues to go forth to this day reaching out and bringing in his brothers from the "Tall Grass" to allow them to start their "Long Journey Home", as Wayne would say it "really home".
If you have not read this treatise on PTSD, please allow me to encourage you to get a copy and read "The Long Journey Home". To my Irish and Australian brothers, OUR HELP for you finding a true peace and healing is on the way! Contact Wayne Fowler through this site for your copy of the treatise! Now for a little personal business, I know guys are not supposed to express emotion, but YOU my brothers will understand when I say, I Love You Wayne, my brother!!! Bruce R. Tota Suicide Charlie Company 2nd Platoon, 2nd Squad"

David Harkless from Seattle, Washington says: "I am a Viet Nam veteran. I served in the US Navy in the early 1960's. I was in Operational Intelligence on board the USS Constellation. I suffer from severe PTSD as a result of the things I had to do and the things I saw in the Viet Nam war. Even though orders came right from the top, I feel responsible for issuing the orders that officially started the war in the Gulf of Tonkin. Thank you for everything you are doing to help veterans and to raise global awareness of PTSD. For many years, I had no idea what it was even though I was suffering from it. After several years of treatment, I can be more objective. Many veterans in America and the world are suffering silently and alone. My wife and I have searched for websites where we could find moral support and are thankful to have found this one. THANKS! Don't ever give up!"

Simon Sulaica Jr., from Illinois, who writes a column for "The Walking Wounded" says: "Just want to say that I'm very glad to be associated in the founding of this organization. Please know that PTSD is a condition that exists in ALL war veterans around the world. It's effects can be slight or they can be very devastating. American service personnel who require treatment have a number of places they can receive help. This is not so true for our brothers in other countries. It is for them that we reach out to let them know they are not alone. We hope to visit those that we can, and assist them in what ever manner we're able. In some instances, it may be no more than exchanging our experiences with each other so they are aware that what they are feeling is not theirs alone. We are a new organization trying to bring about a global awareness of PTSD on war veterans and their families. We hope to be joined by those of you that feel you can assist us in our efforts. Whether your a veteran with PTSD, a PTSD counselor, a medical professional or just a family member..we will accept your help! Please note that we are a non-profit organization and we will accept all donations small and LARGE! The last thing I would like to add is that before you leave this site, that you send this website to as many other people on your mailing list as possible. Remember that "NOT ALL WOUNDS ARE VISIBLE" and you never know who might need our assistance, either here or abroad."

Gerald O'Dell from West Virginia says: "I served with 'G' Company, 75th Airborne Rangers as team leader for 5 man LRRP teams in Viet Nam from 1967-1969. I am currently 100% totally and permanently disabled for PTSD. I went through my whole life after Viet Nam self-medicating with alcohol, jumping from job to job and not understanding why. In the mid 80's, I heard about PTSD and I thought that was crazy people. In 1996, I blew up at work and threatened to kill a man. I immediately went to my local VA hospital where a psychiatrist interviewed me and told me that I was ate up with PTSD. Since then I have attended weekly group sessions with other combat vets, as well as remaining under a psychiatrist care.
When I stumbled across I.B.O.W.W. I joined the brotherhood and received my copy of the treatise, I now find myself reading it over and over. I highly recommend the Treatise to any individual who has or may think they have PTSD. I also feel it is an essential tool for family members of a veteran dealing with PTSD. Respectfully, Gerald R. O'Dell."

Liz O'Dell, Gerald O'Dell's wife says: "Feeling there was no place to turn, that no one in the civilian world would understand what problems I was having coping and dealing with my husband and his PTSD, I became rather frustrated and kept my emotions to myself. After finding this site and reading the treatise, I now have a better understanding what emotions my husband is going through and that WE ARE NOT ALONE!!! Once I started reading the treatise, I was unable to put it down, as it related so "close to home", not only on what Gerry was feeling but what I was feeling too! It opened my eyes to the many diverse emotions that my husband was having, and what he was going through could not be "turned off" like a faucet. After joining IBOWW and reading the treatise, I now understand many of the symptoms better and have a better understanding "why" he feels the way he does. I want to encourage other family members, such as myself, to reach out and learn all you can about PTSD because the more you know, the easier it will be to cope and deal with your loved one. The treatise is an excellent choice for gaining more knowledge and understanding the "whys" and "why nots" you so often ask yourself when it comes to dealing with this illness. Thanks IBOWW for reaching out and helping me!"

Michelle Holtby, Director of I.B.O.W.W.'s Public Relations says: I've never been a member of the Armed Forces and I've never been in combat. But recently, I've been diagnosed with PTSD, otherwise known as BiPolar Disorder, which is why I'm writing this. I met Mr. Fowler a few months ago. After talking with him extensively about his founding of I.B.O.W.W. I became very interested in becoming a part of the organization. One of the first tasks that Mr. Fowler allowed me to do was to proofread the treatise "The Long Journey Home." As I was proofreading it, I found that even though I'm not a former combatant, there were a lot of things that were pertinent to my situation. At this time, I haven't had the time to fully reread the treatise. But, just from the few things that did catch my eye and were relative to my PTSD, I have found them to be very worthwhile and rewarding to my situation. I look forward to serving other people in this organization and to learn more and accomplish the goals set out by the organization. One of the main things I learned from this treatise was that in order to help myself, I realized that I need to help others. I.B.O.W.W. is a wonderful way to help me heal myself by helping others who suffer from PTSD. I want to encourage people that read this, that even though like me, you may not be a veteran, you or somebody in your family may have PTSD. I want to encourage you to help us help others by joining our organization. This letter is written for the staff of I.B.O.W.W. I want to thank you for making me feel welcomed aboard and I look forward to being part of the team.