Welcome to The Brave Brief. As you head into the weekend, we have gathered some key information and resources to help you move forward in your post service life. This edition focuses on understanding your health, using your benefits wisely, and finding community. Our goal is always to provide education and support for the journey ahead.
This week on the podcast
On the September 29th episode of the Helping The Brave Podcast, we were joined by Dr. Chrisanne Gordon for a critical discussion on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and PTSD. Dr. Gordon, a physician and founder of the Resurrecting Lives Foundation, challenges us to reframe these conditions not just as mental health issues, but as physical brain injuries that require specific understanding and care. She shares powerful insights on how these injuries can fundamentally change how a Veteran experiences the world, affecting everything from mood to memory, and offers hope for recovery and adaptation. This is an essential episode for any Veteran or family member navigating the effects of invisible wounds.
Listen to "Military to Civilian Transition: Inspiring Help"
Field Notes you may have missed
Stay informed with these resources from our archives.
- Using Your VA Home Loan: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy: Your VA home loan is a significant benefit, and this guide outlines five crucial questions to ask before you buy.
- Community Is The Mission: Why Veteran Gatherings Work: Rebuilding the camaraderie you had in the service is possible through purpose driven community events for Veterans.
- Getting to Your Appointments: Transportation Help Veterans Often Miss: Do not let a lack of transportation be a barrier to your health care; learn about these often overlooked programs.
- Plan Your Week Like a Mission, Minus the Stress: Use the planning skills you mastered in the military to create a more predictable and less stressful civilian schedule.
One thing to do this weekend
Take 15 to 20 minutes this weekend to plan your week ahead. As we discuss in our article about planning your week like a mission, this simple Sunday reset can help you regain a sense of control and reduce stress. Get out a calendar or notebook, identify your main priorities, schedule appointments, and block out time for important personal tasks like exercise or family time. This small investment of time can make a huge difference in how you navigate the week.
Need help now
Your well being is the priority. If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You are not alone. Dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or visit VeteransCrisisLine.net. For additional resources, please visit our dedicated page.
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