My name is Tony McNally poet and Falklands War veteran, who has PTSD. As you know over the years over 300 veterans from the Falklands War have taken their own lives due to their mental health. More than were killed fighting in the War. I have found that writing poetry has helped ,me in a big way and I would advise others to try and write things down. I am publishing a book of poetry and personal stories to help raise funds for a UK mental health charity TALKING2MINDS http://www.talking2minds.co.uk/ started by SAS veteran Bob Paxman, I am trying to change the way people view combat veterans mental health issues and remove any stigma. There are lots of poems by veterans but I also want civilians poems to show that regardless of our jobs we are all human beings, hopefully this will help end the unfair stigma attached to mental illness.
If you have anything you want to contribute please send your submission to remybenoit@gmail.com
Regards
Tony