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.
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.
February 03, 2022 | 2-minute read
Physical Injury, Anger and Irritability, Stress and AnxietyBetter Together
Hear how this Veteran couple restored their mental health and their marriage through treatment.
December 02, 2021 | 2-minute read
Family and Relationships, Physical Injury, Problems with DrugsFinding 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.
October 07, 2021 | 3-minute read
Problems with Alcohol, Physical Injury, DepressionA 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.
August 07, 2018 | 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.
March 06, 2018 | 6-minute read
Family and Relationships, Physical InjuryMarine Veteran. Paralympic Athlete. Mountain Climber.
Kionte woke up every morning with the same question: “Why am I still alive?”
August 18, 2017 | 3-minute read
Physical Injury, Depression4 Powerful Stories of Purple Heart Recipients
Hear the inspiring stories of four recipients of the Purple Heart.
August 07, 2017 | 6-minute read
PTSD, Physical InjuryFour 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.
April 24, 2017 | 6-minute read
PTSD, Problems with Drugs, Physical Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, Flashbacks, Transitioning From Service