Document Type
1961-1980 Army
Date
2023
Date of Submission
March 2024
Keywords
Mighty Pen, Army, Veteran, Vietnam, Essay, Leaving, Retruning, PTSD, Grief, Anger, Processing Emotion
Abstract
“It takes fifty years for some Vietnam veterans to come home.” Thus begins this beautiful contemplation on armed service, forgiveness, and memory.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
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Is Part Of
Mighty Pen Project