Veterans Deserve Better Than a Maze: It’s Time We Fixed the Way Healthcare Works After 26 years in uniform—multiple deployments, injuries, moves, and mission-first living—you’d think navigating healthcare in retirement would be simpler. It’s not. I’ve seen too many veterans, including brothers I served alongside, get stuck in a broken system. They wait too long … Read more
A veteran with 26 years of service, including 15 months in Iraq, discusses the severe psychological toll of combat, the military’s culture of stoicism, and the stigma of seeking mental health care. Despite fears affecting careers and mistrust of professionals, he emphasizes breaking the silence and changing military culture to support mental health.
A Path to Healing Moral Injury When it comes to caring for veterans, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Many veterans carry unseen wounds that go far beyond the physical scars of war. Among these, moral injury stands out as a particularly complex and painful experience. Unlike physical injuries or even Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), moral injury … Read more
When we think about the trauma that veterans face, our minds often go straight to the horrors of combat—scenes of violence, the loss of comrades, and the constant threat of danger. But what if I told you that trauma isn’t confined to the battlefield? For many veterans, some of the deepest wounds are those inflicted … Read more