Topic: “Physical Injury”
Learn more and watch videos of Veterans sharing their experiences with physical injury and what they did to get on a path to recovery.
One Simple Question Kick-Started Veteran’s Recovery
Mario’s unhealthy use of alcohol and pain medication contributed to his discharge from the Marines and a downward spiral that included depression and time in prison. After Mario asked about his options for support as a Veteran, he received VA residential rehabilitation care and ketamine treatment that helped him get back on his feet.
3-minute read
Problems with Drugs, Physical Injury, Transitioning From Service, Homelessness, Financial and Legal Issues
Therapy Helps Veteran Regain Sense of Self After Injury
When Tiffany left the Army after sustaining an injury, she was in constant pain and felt deeply depressed. Therapy helped her regain her sense of self and become the example she wanted to be for her son. “My life has changed since I got mental health treatment,” she says.
2-minute read
Physical Injury, PTSD, Depression, Transitioning From Service
Mental Health Care Options Give Veterans Many Ways To Heal
The stories that Ryan, Greg, and Bridget are sharing for Mental Health Month show there are many treatment paths Veterans can take to reach the same destination: enjoying a fuller life.
3-minute read
PTSD, Family and Relationships, Problems with Drugs, Traumatic Brain Injury, Physical Injury, Flashbacks, Depression, Nightmares
“Do Not Shy Away From Those Difficult Conversations”
How do you persuade a Veteran in your life to seek help for mental health challenges? First, you have to begin the conversation. Members from three Veteran families share what they learned about initiative and persistence in encouraging loved ones to seek and continue treatment — and how their efforts were rewarded.
5-minute read
Family and Relationships, PTSD, Stress and Anxiety, Depression, Trouble Sleeping, Physical Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
Veteran Pays It Forward After Substance Misuse Treatment
After experiencing decades of despair and drug misuse, Kevin found treatments that empowered him to rebuild his life and relationships. He also found a new purpose: helping other Veterans with substance use disorder navigate their obstacles to recovery.
4-minute read
Problems with Drugs, Physical Injury, Homelessness, Feelings of Hopelessness, Family and Relationships
Iraq War Veteran With PTSD Finds His Own Path to Peace
VA counseling helped Duane change his mindset about who he was and what he could achieve, empowering him to discover a new sense of purpose in the fashion industry.
3-minute read
PTSD, Problems with Alcohol, Physical Injury, Student Veterans, Family and Relationships
Veteran Finds Fulfilling Life After Cancer Diagnosis
This Marine Veteran survived cancer, homelessness and isolation with the help of therapy, community and fencing.
4-minute read
Physical Injury, Homelessness, Problems with Drugs, Depression
Marine Veteran Is Nurtured by Nature After Injury
Mother Nature and therapy returned what an injury stole from this Veteran: her identity, her self-esteem and her independence.
3-minute read
Physical Injury, PTSD, Stress and Anxiety
Family and Mental Health Support Help Army Veteran After TBI
After shock waves from mortar blasts in Iraq left him with a traumatic brain injury, this Army Veteran found the support he needed to navigate his new life.
4-minute read
Anger and Irritability, Physical Injury, Transitioning From Service
Care for Women Veterans Helps Reservist After Injury, PTSD and More
Years after a training injury, followed by posttraumatic stress disorder and other challenges, Brenda finds the support she needs through care specifically made to help women Veterans.
3-minute read
PTSD, Nightmares, Physical Injury, Jobs and Employment, Financial and Legal Issues
Veteran’s PTSD Treatment Led Him To Help Others
Seeking and finding the right treatment for ADHD and PTSD helped Jordan, an Army combat Veteran, process the trauma he had tried to forget. Then the former medic found meaning in helping fellow Veterans manage their challenges.
4-minute read
PTSD, Transitioning From Service, Physical Injury
Managing the Pain
A 500-pound IED nearly destroyed Brandon’s spine and ultimately damaged his mental health. When the U.S. Army infantryman started isolating himself and slipped into depression, his wife and VA care team helped him recover.
3-minute read
Physical Injury, Transitioning From Service, Depression
Jersey Jeanne Was Down — Not Out
After Jeanne broke her back while serving in the U.S. Air Force, she dealt with years of physical and mental health issues. The mysterious cause and effects of Jeanne’s career-ending injury left her searching for answers before she was diagnosed at VA.
2-minute read
Physical Injury, Anger and Irritability, Stress and Anxiety
Better Together
Hear how this Veteran couple restored their mental health and their marriage through treatment.
2-minute read
Family and Relationships, Physical Injury, Problems with Drugs
Finding Direction Despite Difficulties
Alcohol use, stress, a major combat injury, and depression after his service in the Marine Corps led Marcus to ask for support. Through therapies and treatments, he learned that his experiences, no matter how bad they seemed, could help him become a better person.
3-minute read
Problems with Alcohol, Physical Injury, Depression
A Purple Heart Recipient’s Story of Strength
“I had a new purpose in life — and that was to give back.” Hear the inspiring story of Ed, a U.S. Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient.
4-minute read
PTSD, Physical Injury
“She Lost Her Legs, Too, That Day”
A Marine Veteran and his wife navigate life and parenthood after his injury from an IED blast in Afghanistan.
6-minute read
Family and Relationships, Physical Injury
Marine Veteran. Paralympic Athlete. Mountain Climber.
Kionte woke up every morning with the same question: “Why am I still alive?”
3-minute read
Physical Injury, Depression
4 Powerful Stories of Purple Heart Recipients
Hear the inspiring stories of four recipients of the Purple Heart.
6-minute read
PTSD, Physical Injury
Four Stories That Will Inspire You This Mental Health Awareness Month
Servicemembers continue to inspire us after their military service. Read four inspiring stories of Veterans who overcame challenges such as PTSD and problems with drugs.
6-minute read
PTSD, Problems with Drugs, Physical Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, Flashbacks, Transitioning From Service