I am a veteran with PTSD and people thank me for my service but then act uncomfortable when I mention my mental health struggles and I cannot figure out which version of me they want to honor.
More people experience this than they realize.
Gratitude for military service often extends only to sanitized versions of sacrifice, rejecting the messy realities of war's psychological toll.
“Where Are You with Responsibilities — the other side of rights?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.