🪖 Language We Use: Euphemisms and Veteran Trauma 🪖

Language We Use: A Call for Clarity in Veteran Trauma Euphemisms

A strong aversion to euphemistic language has emerged, with concerns that it obscures truth and conceals reality. American English is particularly laden with euphemisms, reflecting a societal struggle to confront harsh truths and a preference for softer terminology that distances individuals from reality. This inclination appears to have intensified with each passing generation.

An illustrative example of this phenomenon is the terminology surrounding combat-related psychological trauma. During World War I, the condition was referred to as "shell shock," a simple and direct term that conveyed the gravity of the experience. By World War II, the terminology had evolved to "battle fatigue," which, while longer, diminished the perceived impact. In the Korean War, the phrase transformed to "operational exhaustion," a sterile expression lacking human connection. Finally, during the Vietnam War, the term "post-traumatic stress disorder" emerged, characterized by clinical jargon that deeply buried the emotional pain involved.

Critics argue that had the term "shell shock" remained in use, veterans of the Vietnam conflict might have received the timely care they needed. There is a growing call for clearer, more straightforward language that accurately reflects human experiences, as words hold significant power in shaping understanding and promoting healing. 🗣️✨

Source: George Carlin (deceased) Creative editing as commentary.

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