Bruce Kelly tells a story about stories - a creative writing program for Vietnam Veterans
This is a story about stories …
Though I was unsuccessful in establishing a Medical Humanities program, I did establish a Creative Writing Program for Vietnam Veterans with PTSD in my care while still serving as a front line physician beginning in 2014. The work continues through The North Carolina Veterans Writing Alliance. https://brothersandsisterslikethese.com/
I'd add the proposal for the wide ranging humanities program was approved but regrettably the pandemic and my retirement left us falling short in implementing.
The writing program, inspired by Osler's love of the humanities, has been a transformative experience for all of us. It's brought healing to veterans still carrying wounds of war, with countless ripples into families and our community.
03/15/2023