Periagoge
Scenario

How to cope with invisible military injuries

I have chronic pain from my time in Iraq but it is not visible so people assume I am fine and I am tired of having to prove that I am hurt.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The absence of external markers for internal damage creates a constant need to justify suffering that should be self-evident.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Veterans & Military Families?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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