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Rebecca Weaver
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Being Mortared and a Gunner
What does it mean to be "mortared"? Attacked or bombed with shells fired from a mortar. Mortar -- a weapon that provides rapid,...
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Rebecca Weaver
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Leg Cramps
"(*JESS' leg cramps.) -- p. 12 What does a leg spasm look like? A burn injury decreases muscle volume and density--this inflammation...
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Rebecca Weaver
Mar 3, 20234 min read
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
What is PTSD? Mental and physical reactions are common after a traumatic event, like a burn injury. For some people, reactions may last...
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Rebecca Weaver
Mar 3, 20233 min read
Life and Distress After a Burn Injury
Burn survivors may face several challenges in the aftermath of their injury. Whereas each individual experiences psychological distress...
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Rebecca Weaver
Mar 2, 20231 min read
Stories from Veterans
The link below is an article/story about Sam Brown who was set on fire by an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) during his first tour in...
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Rebecca Weaver
Mar 1, 20234 min read
The War in Afghanistan
In Ugly Lies the Bone, Jess has served two tours oversea in Afghanistan. After volunteering for a third tour, she is injured by an...
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