Veterans have unique issues that can easily overwhelm family and friends. We often avoid sharing stories to shield our loved ones from ugly events that happened down range. Sometimes we fear sharing our experiences because we need to appear strong and reliable. Other times we just want to bottle up our emotions or forget bad memories from a deployment.
Great healing can take place when we share our stories with the right person. The specific battlefield, combat zone, or country doesn’t really matter. Finding the right person who will understand you and your situation does matter. It can make the difference between seeking help or just marking time. Veterans can now find that reliable battle buddy who also walked in your combat boots.
Vets 4 Warriors is a recently created peer support hotline. It allows veterans to connect with fellow veterans, no matter where you may live. Every single peer counselor is a veteran. The beauty in this approach is allowing Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines to connect and find understanding through each other. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, toll free, and confidential. Community resources vary across the nation, but this program is worth sharing.
You or a veteran you know can contact Vets 4 Warriors at 1-855-VET-TALK (1-855-838-8255) or by viewing http://www.vets4warriors.com.
Very cool, I will share with other VETS…Thank You!!!