Writing programs for veterans have existed since the Second World War to help veterans make sense of their military experience and honor the voices inside calling out to be heard.
Quoting Ron Capps of the Veterans Writing Project, “not everyone is a storyteller, but everyone has a story to tell”. He reminds us that for veterans with PTSD “either you control the memory, or the memory controls you”.
Writing about the experiences of combat and its impact on one’s life can help organize what’s banging around inside and soften the grip that holds power over those who’ve seen the horrors of war. Military life holds unique
and powerful memories, and through their stories, veterans and their community can bear witness to moments of honor, heartbreak, loneliness, loss, camaraderie and sacrifice.
Brothers and Sisters Like These veteran writing group has existed since 2014. The mission is to provide healing through the arts and creative writing to all veterans. Brothers and Sisters Like These has done readings at public libraries, community theaters throughout the State of North Carolina.
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Together then, together again.
