If you’re a parent or know a child or teenager living with a wounded, ill, or injured warrior, here are some helpful resources created by the Hidden Helpers Coalition—an initiative of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, and the Biden Administration’s Joining Forces.
Hidden helpers are the children, teens, and young adults who are currently impacted by the care needs of, or who are actively involved in the hands-on care of wounded, ill, or injured service members or veterans.
Gabby says, Being a caregiver kid can be tough but we learn ways to help. My job is to give love and bring light to my dad’s day. I want every other caregiver kid out there to know that there are millions of us. You are not alone.
Abigail says, There are others of us who also have a mom or dad who is sick or injured. It can be hard because we have to cancel things a lot, and there are times my dad cannot come with us on family vacations or attend special occasions because he is sick. I imagine there are other military caregiver kids going through the same thing.
Noah says, It can be difficult at times because I have to help take on the responsibilities of my parents along with my own, but it’s rewarding because I’m able to help in any way I’m capable of.
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