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| Injured Veterans Are Still Fighting
“PTSD is a different battle — a war I've never fought before.”
— William E. Thomas, Jr.,
Wounded Warrior |
Coming home doesn’t always mean leaving the battlefield behind. For hundreds of thousands of service members, battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) becomes one of the toughest fights of their lives.
PTSD is an invisible wound that is tragically widespread among veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Some service members living with PTSD are plagued with horrific flashbacks of war experiences, rapid heartbeat, inability to concentrate, anger, depression, or difficulty maintaining relationships. It's different for each warrior. Not all warriors are able to cope successfully; some struggle with substance abuse and tragically, even suicidal thoughts.
These same servicemen and women sacrificed so much to afford you and me a life of normalcy. It is our responsibility to ensure they get the support they need throughout their recovery process.
Recovery begins when an injured warrior seeks help — and that’s a difficult step for veterans who may perceive it as a sign of weakness. As a strong support system, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) reaches out with a reassuring message: Getting help in the fight against PTSD is a show of strength!
With your support, we will be able to sustain WWP programs like Project Odyssey™ rehabilitative retreats, Restore Warriors™ online resource, and services for veterans' family members impacted by PTSD.
“I want to encourage others to come forward and get help. It saved us, and it can save you too.”
— Amee Schwitters, Wife of a Wounded Warrior
Your help is urgently needed. The VA is only effectively reaching 20% of all Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans who need PTSD treatment. You can help close the gap and provide injured warriors with an opportunity to learn new coping skills through your support of WWP. Your gift of $50, $75, $100, or more today will help injured veterans through recovery.
With deep gratitude,
Steven Nardizzi
Executive Director
Wounded Warrior
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