Text Size:

May 3, 2010

Abe Price, 87, has been sharing the story of how he weathered and survived the holocaust for some time, though his older brother, Charles Pierce, wasn't able to be so open about his experiences until recently, according to the Las Vegas Sun.

However, the two brothers recently met up with each other in Las Vegas to talk about their shared experiences. The two have kept in touch, but have not visited each other often, the news source reports.

The two were among five siblings who were sent to the Kielce ghetto in 1941 after they were separated from their parents who were later killed at the Treblinka camp. Though seeing each other may serve as a painful memory of their past, the two enjoyed the time they recently spent together in the popular U.S. city.

Many victims of violence and physical and emotional trauma have a difficult time talking about their experiences. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 5.2 million Americans aged 18 to 54 have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Experts suggest many different types of treatment for PTSD. Individuals who are affected by the condition should consult with their doctors to decide which method works best for them.

According to Brainline.org, cognitive-behavioral therapy and medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors appear to be the most effective treatments for PTSD.

The proper counseling and medication therapies can help survivors feel in control of their emotions and live thriving lives.

Individuals who have experienced a violent conflict or PTSD may turn to the Trauma Resource Institute or the American Red Cross, a prominent non-profit organization which helps war victims and accepts donations.

%TEMPLATE_VARIABLE_COMMENTTITLE%%TEMPLATE_VARIABLE_TIMESTAMP%

%TEMPLATE_VARIABLE_DATESTAMP%

Posted by: %TEMPLATE_VARIABLE_USERNAME% Report Abuse

%TEMPLATE_VARIABLE_COMMENTTEXT%

You must be registered on thesurvivorsclub.org to post comments. If you don't have an account, Join now for free.

Username or email: Password:

Sign In

OR click here if you forgot your username or password.