How feelings charts can help anxious kids during the pandemic
Covid-19 has left many families physically isolated in their homes. A lot of people have a lot of questions, and parents who are furlo…
Why we need to check on our veterans during social distancing
Content warning: the following article features an open and frank discussion about suicide. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicidal ideation, don’t hesitate to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifelin…
Why we need you to rally around the military spouse community
News broke earlier this week that a military spouse shot and killed her child before turning the gun on herself, dying by suicide.
The news hit the community hard and military spouses are left wondering, where is her movement? Where is he…
What’s all the hype about Military OneSource?
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear Military OneSource? Free counseling? Free tax-help? Employment assistance? Or maybe you’ve never even heard of Military OneSource before. Not sure of what you need or who to ask?
Milita…
Borne the Battle: Mike Fisher, benefits breakdown
This week’s Borne the Battle episode features Mike Fisher, the Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer for VA’s Health Administration, who discusses some of the unique and generous benefits that Vet Centers offer.
Vet Centers began in 1979 whe…
Losing my mind for America: A Veteran’s Thank You to Post Traumatic Stress
I have Post Traumatic Stress (PTS). There, I said it. Now I must be one of America’s “poor, broken warriors” that just doesn’t belong at home or in the workplace. I guess I should now explain how debilitating this injury can be or how no one is …