Comments for Hidden Wounds

Comment on Brother’s suicide inspires founding of Hidden Wounds by Skip Johnson

Skip Johnson — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 03:56:55 +0000

Glad to hear of your organization. This is a necessary
assistance to many who have been in combat. I’ve had quite a few
military in my congregations over the years, and have seen first
hand the ongoing results of the hidden wounds received in the
course of serving their country and protecting the rest of us. The
name of your organization caught my attention because it is the
same as a song I wrote concerning hidden wounds those even in the
civilian population suffer from. Makes me think I need to add a
verse especially for soldiers after exploring your site. Here’s
that song we recorded last summer on our first trip through
Nashville. I wrote it after a year in which my immediate family had
seven separate hospitalizations, all due to hidden wounds, rather
than physical ones. This is a problem that is increased by military
duty certainly, but is not confined to that population alone. May
God bless your efforts on behalf of our returning soldiers. They
come back with wounds that can’t be seen, but are still felt, and
sometimes are deadly. Sincerely, Pastor Skip Johnson Hidden Wounds
Her life is a kite spinning out of control, Why can’t she get it
together? She strives for the skies, then crashes to earth– It
seems like it goes on forever. Existence is nightmare far more than
a dream. If you ask her the cause, if she could, she would
scream… Hidden Wounds can bleed for years and years. Sometimes
they can kill you. Hidden Wounds can cut so deep into your soul
That the darkness creeps into you When hungry shadows are dragging
you down, And terrible old ghosts rise up from the ground– Its no
wonder that life is spinning around Till a cure’s finally found for
Hidden Wounds. He smokes his weed and he’s lost his last job, Seems
he has no fixed ambition. He dropped out of school, then dropped
out of life. He hopes he won’t attract attention. Don’t tell him to
soar, don’t urge that he thrive– He struggles each day to simply
survive. Hidden Wounds can bleed for years and years. Sometimes
they can kill you. Hidden Wounds can cut so deep into your soul
That the darkness creeps into you When hungry shadows are dragging
you down, And terrible old ghosts rise up from the ground– Its no
wonder that life is spinning around Till a cure’s finally found for
Hidden Wounds. If you’re stuck in a wheel chair, folks understand.
If you’ve lost both your legs, they’ll grieve with you. But if
demons you fight lurk deep within, Will anyone even believe you?
Will anyone even believe you? Will anyone even believe? Hidden
Wounds can bleed for years and years. Sometimes they can kill you.
Hidden Wounds can cut so deep into your soul That the darkness
creeps into you When hungry shadows are dragging you down, And
terrible old ghosts rise up from the ground– Its no wonder that
life is spinning around Till a cure’s finally found for Hidden
Wounds. For Hidden Wounds. For Hidden Wounds. c2010 Skip Johnson
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Comment on N.Charleston, Conway/Myrtle Beach, and Columbia, SC Fatz Cafe Pancake Fundraiser Nov 13th by Hal Smith

Hal Smith — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:49:45 +0000

Super friendly servers and volunteers….also Thanks to Fatz Cafe for the facilities…Thanks for all that you do, and especially thanks to all the vets and their service….

Comment on A Sharp Knife For A Young Life by Linda (CRR)

Linda (CRR) — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 20:17:51 +0000

Hi Anna, I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting your brother but I know your dad. First I must say your message touch my heart. I see a lot of military men women working here at the museum and I try to be encouraging because I don’t know what they are going though, sometimes we pray and cry together but always I pray for our military personnel. The work you are doing is awesome. Keep your head up because God is in charge and He has not brought you to it not to bring you through it. I have never served in the military but I know about struggling with suicide thoughts and God is the reason I’m here today. He loves us all and He is holding you and your family right now. He is an awesome GOD! Be Bless.

Comment on A Sharp Knife For A Young Life by John Bigham

John Bigham — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:22:59 +0000

Thanks for the comment Allen.

Comment on A Sharp Knife For A Young Life by Theresa O'Doherty

Theresa O'Doherty — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:16:44 +0000

Mills must be so proud to have you as a sister just like you are so proud to have him as a brother.

Comment on A Sharp Knife For A Young Life by Allen Roberson

Allen Roberson — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:56:51 +0000

Anna, this is wonderfully written! Mills was a great guy and I still miss seeing him coming into the museum to see John. All of us at the museum thought about you, John, and Mills today! You’re doing a great job of turning a tragedy into something very positive and at the same time preserving Mill’s memory. Take care of both John and yourself, too!

Comment on A Sharp Knife For A Young Life by darla rouse

darla rouse — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:34:38 +0000

anna this touched me,,, it has just hit too close to home,, my son had alot of stuff going on in his mind and instead of drugs he attached himself to other people who helped him destruct… finally he could not handle the issues that had just continued to build and build till it was about to blow up… so he took his life instead of hurting us, (his family) and the people who didnt mind hurting him…. i had given my son a key chain once that said “dont drive faster than your guardian angel can fly” well my sons life got to going faster and his angel could not keep up anymore… your brother seems like a wonderful person and if they are in heaven yelling oorah together that is even better…………. darla rouse

Comment on A Sharp Knife For A Young Life by Gina

Gina — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:21:33 +0000

Wow, what a moving tribute. I’m sure your brother is smiling down on you from heaven. I’ve become involved in a wonderful organization through my work on BringChange2Mind that you might find very helpful. It is the Karla Smith Foundation and can be found at http://www.karlasmithfoundation.org. Please check it out. Sorry for your loss but happy it looks like you are doing great things because of such a tragedy.

Comment on Hidden Wounds by Steven Diaz

Steven Diaz — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:01:45 +0000

We are putting up pictures up on the website soon and you will also be able to purchase them as well.

Comment on Local Experts to Participate in PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury and Suicide Prevention Panel Event by Debra Jarmon

Debra Jarmon — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:29:33 +0000

I am a Gaston County Veterans Service Officer and I assist veterans and dependents with the claim processing towards the federal VA Regional Office. I commend you on your efforts to establish this to assist our Veterans. If i can assist you please feel free to contact me at the email address left. I will be out of office attending a training in Hickory NC and part of the training is dealing with PTSD and TBI.