Author Penny Coleman

It is only in the past six years that I have begun to think of myself as a Vietnam war widow. In June of 1970, I met a man who had just returned from Vietnam. We fell in love and were married, but it was not an easy marriage. Daniel was injured in ways I didn't understand and couldn't see. After threatening suicide whenever things got rough, he finally made a serious attempt ...

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The Hearing Testimonies

Penny Coleman testified before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs :

Examining the Progress of Suicide Prevention Outreach Efforts at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs July 14, 2010.

Penny's 2010 Statement Full agenda

"Hearing on Mental Health for Veterans"
December 12, 2007.

Penny's 2007 Statement  

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Recent Articles by Penny Coleman:

10 Reasons the U.S. Military Should (Officially) Use Pot  Alternet.
Medical marijuana may have a host of advantages over other treatments for traumatized vets, but the VA won't even study its efficacy.

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Flashback

This video by Marcia Rock is an in-depth interview with Flashback author Penny Coleman.

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