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Emily Mather
Slow down a little bit, you don’t have to conquer the world in a day.… What do you think is the biggest misconception the military community has about your situation? I think people in the military community tend to believe that if you can’t see…
- Hawaii
Emily Emmons
Self care is my lifesaver: I’m able to care for him but still have time to myself.… How have you and your family coped with caregiving? My husband found that gardening really helped ease the pressures of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Once our daughters…
- Hawaii
Ho'ola Farms
Ho'ola Farms provides a place to find peace, connect with the earth and each other in a natural agriculture environment… We do this by providing natural agriculture experiences and training at our 43 acre farm overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Hawaii Island. …
- Utah
Elizabeth Tallerico
All of the little concessions add up.… How has being a military caregiver changed you? I had to learn how to be a wife and a caregiver at the same time. It has made me reevaluate the definition of quality time. Just because other families…
- Puerto Rico
Edna Dumas
I wish somebody would have told me that it is okay to not be okay.… What was one of the first major challenges you faced as a military caregiver? I had to face everything on my own and the reality of it is that it’s…
- National
Centerstone Military Services
Centerstone Military Services works to ensure that service members, veterans and their loved ones have the resources and support they… Military Caregiving Program(s): Courage Beyond …
Crisis Support // Domestic Abuse // Suicide/Suicidal Ideation // 866.781.8010 // [email protected]
- New Mexico
Don Peters
Being a caregiver is one of the best jobs in the world because I get to take care of another… At what moment did you realize you were a military caregiver? I realized I had become a caregiver when my partner blew through $400,000 and…
- National
Not Forgotten Outreach, Inc.
Not Forgotten Outreach, Inc. is dedicated to motivating military, veterans & their families, Gold Star families of fallen heroes and… Providing opportunities to improve relationships, build camaraderie with other Military Families and Civilians; at the same time enhance Mindfulness personal well-being. Through Farming, Therapy Animals,…
- National
National Initiative for Arts and Health in the Military
Sponsored by Americans for the Arts, The National Initiative for Arts & Health in the Military advances the arts in… Working across military, government, private, and non-profit sectors, the goals of the National Initiative are to: raise visibility, understanding, and support of arts and health…
- Louisiana
Diamond Kitchell Gordon
Things have felt better for me since I accepted him for how he is now.… How do you rely on your local community for support? We have two friends who really help out when needed. While they might not understand exactly what is going on…
- Kentucky
Christina Crook
I didn’t realize my strength.… At what moment did you realize you were a military caregiver? The day I had to quit my job. At first, I went on family and medical leave, but I realized I couldn’t go back because I had to stay…
- National
USA Cares
USA Cares provides financial and advocacy assistance to post 9/11 active duty US military service personnel, veterans and their… We assist all branches of service, all ranks and components and treat all with privacy and dignity in appreciation for their service and sacrifice. We never…
Crisis Support // Financial Support // 1-800-773-0397 ext. 100 // [email protected]
- Louisiana
Christie Girard
What does being a military caregiver mean to you? Being a military caregiver is tough, but because it is so… What does being a military caregiver mean to you? Being a military caregiver is tough, but because it is so tough, it is so rewarding…
- Oregon
Christa Cox
Sometimes caregiving is like having another child.… What advice would you give to a new military caregiver? Document everything! If you have documented proof, you will struggle less. Try to find something that is your's outside of caregiver activities. What is the biggest misconception civilians…
- National
Quality of Life Foundation
Quality of Life Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life of individuals and families who provide daily, substantial care… The Quality of Life Foundation's Wounded Veteran Family Care Program (WVFCP) addresses the needs of families who provide daily substantial care for severely wounded, ill…
- Florida
Carrie Fisher
The end of a chapter is not the end of the story.… What does being a military or veteran caregiver mean to you? Being a veteran caregiver can be challenging, but also really fulfilling. It is an overlooked and unrecognized public service position for the long-term…
- Delaware
Beverly Poyer
You are stronger than you know and you’re able to get through it.… What does being a military caregiver mean to you? Being a military caregiver means choosing my marriage, choosing my husband, choosing this life every single day. There are more days with challenges…
- National
Operation Heal Our Patriots
Operation Heal Our Patriots gives wounded veterans and their spouses the opportunity for spiritual refreshment, physical renewal, and marriage… Couples participate in Biblically based seminars that help strengthen their relationships with God and others and enjoy the beauty of God's creation with outdoor activities at…
- South Dakota
Sergeant Colton Levi Derr Foundation
The Sergeant Colton Levi Derr Foundation assists our military brothers and sisters and their families with issues related to Post-Traumatic… …
- Georgia
Amanda Flener
We acclimated to a new normal.… How have you found strength throughout the process of caregiving? At the beginning of my caregiving experience, I had to give up so many hobbies and activities that brought me joy. I’ve worked to maintain an identity outside of…
