I will continue to repeat this message: Some veterans live “normal” lives, post deployment or separation for years, some never adjust. For others the stain of service  comes out years later. Here is the story of one such member With the Message “Take the First Step Toward a Healthier Life”  REMEMBER there are many resources and fellow prior service members (like me) you can lean on.

Take the First Step Toward a Healthier Life

No matter what you’re facing, you are not alone.

Every day, Veterans find support for overcoming mental health challenges. And, even though the support they find may be different, each of them had to take a first step. Whether it was acknowledging something was wrong, starting a conversation with a loved one, or picking up the phone to reach out for support, the first step is critical.

Here are some tips from Veterans themselves for taking your first step on a path toward a healthier life.

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