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As a veteran, I always get “Thank you for your service.”, but I have never been asked “How can we be of service to the veterans?” They love us when they need us, but when we need them, there’s nobody around. @heartsupport
You only said a little bit but it speaks volumes of the pain and lack of real appreciation you must be feeling.
I am not from the US, but did spend a little time there. What I heard and saw was that veterans are not treated the way they should be. Not getting the physical and mental care they need and deserve. And that hurts me already as a non veteran, so I cannot even begin to imagine how it must feel for you.
I wish people around you would tell you that you are valuable and you matter and also live up to that.
I know there are some programs like “Vets coming home” that help veterans work through their traumas and really see and hear them. I just wish they would reach all veterans.
I don’t think any of my words can really help. I can only say that I hear you and see you. Hold fast!
Thank you for your service is often said with good intentions, but your right, their is an opportunity to go beyond words and ask how can we support the veterans. This simple question can open the door to real meaningful actions that can make a world of difference.
As a veteran, your experiences and sacrifices shaped you in a way most people cant fully understand. That doesn’t mean you should face the challenges alone. Their are so many ways people can step up whether it be advocating for better mental health resources, being a listening ear or creating a safe space for connection and understanding. The love and gratitude shown for service should extend to ensuring the veterans feel the support and value long after the uniform comes off.
I’m active duty myself and it pains me seeing the struggles active duty and veterans face. We may eventually take the uniform off physically but mentally and spiritually we still wear it everyday. I hope your words sparks more conversations about veteran support. Your bringing attention to a very important subject. Its okay to want more than words, to want support and to advocate for yourself and other veterans. Your voice matters and its through conversations like this that sparks the actions to make change happen.
Pleas know your not alone in this. There are people and communities ready to listen, stand by you, and take action to push for better support systems for veterans. Thank you for speaking up about the issues and shining light on to what veterans need. Your service doesn’t end when you take off that uniform and neither should the support.
~Joey