Veterans Experience Loss On So Many Levels: Read Thread

The many vets we speak with mourn loss in many ways. Be it combat buddy loss, the emotional loss of time in service and miss having a purpose. Be it the loss of friendships, support and closeness of being in the military.

Most of those we speak to have loss right here in the physical sense as well. They have lost custody or don't see their kids, have lost a spouse or three, don't have relationships with their family members and long time childhood friends and

when combined with the loss of military buddies, our vets mourn all of those losses. Since Jan 1, 2020 we have spoken to 19 vets that mourn for those family members and friends right here on earth. For many reasons family and friends don't reach out.

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