The Tortured Poets Department. An anthology of new works that reflect events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time - one that was both sensational and sorrowful in equal measure. This period of the author’s life is now over, the chapter closed and boarded up. There is nothing to avenge, no scores to settle once wounds have healed. And upon further reflection, a good number of them turned out to be self-inflicted. This writer is of the firm belief that our tears become holy in the form of ink on a page. Once we have spoken our saddest story, we can be free of it.
And then all that’s left behind is the tortured poetry.
THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT is out now: https://t.co/PzuwWnatO7
Tune in Thursday, May 27 at 2 p.m. ET for a live discussion with Melissa Comeau, Red Cross Director of @MilVetCaregiver to debunk the common myths about caregiving and provide tips and resources
Got a question for Melissa? Let us know and we may ask it live!
Being a caregiver isn't always easy. Here are some helpful tips from Red Crosser Melissa Comeau that work for her and her combat veteran husband:
📆Schedule time to connect
😆Find humor in your caregiving journey
💌Practice gratitude in your relationship
🧘🏼♀️Do some self-care
Women are most fascinating between the ages of 35 and 40 after they have won a few races and know how to pace themselves. Since few women ever pass 40, maximum fascination can continue indefinitely. - Christian Dior
Veterans, caregivers, & families can reduce isolation at home by accessing Portal on Facebook devices. The @DeptVetAffairs, @Facebook, & @RedCross worked together to provide over 7,400 devices, while the @MilVetCaregiver will ship them to #Veterans. https://t.co/a3PkyXH9S1
To our service members, on behalf of everyone at the @WhiteHouse, thank YOU for your unwavering commitment to our country. Your risks are great as the fight against COVID-19 continues, & we recognize the sacrifices made to protect the health of Americans. Our hearts are with you.
Patient Advocacy is everyone’s responsibility. We are deploying the Patient Advocate Tracking System Replacement (PATS-R) nationally to improve case management of Veterans’ experiences at VA Medical Centers, making it easier for staff to respond to Veterans @vadurham@AtlantaVAMC
The compassion of @redcrossau volunteers goes beyond humans. ❤️
The loss of wildlife in Australia is estimated to surpass one billion as bushfires continue to burn through a reported 6 million hectares.
The @RedCross Military and Veteran Caregiver support program offers free resources and peer support, giving help and hope to caregivers.
https://t.co/u1a7knkt34
#HonoringVets#VetsResources
We're #hiring! Join us in impacting military family caregivers with free + confidential counseling and coaching as a Caregiver Coach on the Gulf Coast of Texas! You'll provide education, training, support & more.
Interested? Apply here: https://t.co/8zmgmVEyJw
We are incredibly proud of our military domestic violence advocate Alyss Monroe for sharing her story. She is continuing to fight for veterans and spouses experiencing family violence across the country by sharing the barriers and challenges she experienced reporting domestic