One Day at a Time: The Experiences of Partners of Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Partners of primarily Vietnam-era Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) provided written commentary on a mail survey on their day-to-day experiences of managing PTSD in the family. Partners' comments reflected their desire for additional mental health resources, education about PTSD, and skills to facilitate a healthier home environment. Approximately 20% of the comments referred to partners' coping skills, such as drawing upon their faith and social support in coping with PTSD.