THERE IS
HOPE.
YOU’VE SUPPORTED THEM THROUGH TRAUMA. NOW YOU CAN HELP THEM HEAL.
Are you close to someone who experienced trauma as a first responder or in the military? Do you find yourself feeling more like a caregiver than a friend or partner?
You’re not alone. Research suggests approximately 171,705,600 people in the United States alone share daily life with a veteran or first responder battling post-traumatic stress.
While the desire to get help can’t be forced, many of our graduates report that a loved one was key to their participation in the Warriors’ Ascent program.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
It’s alright if you don’t know where to start. This advice comes directly from program graduates who shared their take on what works—and what doesn’t.
Say Something.
We’ve heard stories of a simple text with a link, or a quiet moment where a spouse or colleague has said, “You aren’t yourself lately”. Sometimes, difficult truths are said, with love.
We’ve heard stories of a simple text with a link, or a quiet moment where a spouse or colleague has said, “You aren’t yourself lately”. Sometimes, difficult truths are said, with love.
Remind them they matter.
Service is all about caring for others—and putting yourself last. When you’re wired to ignore your own needs, you may need help with noticing them.
Service is all about caring for others—and putting yourself last. When you’re wired to ignore your own needs, you may need help with noticing them.
Come from a place of hope.
Use language like “you deserve this” or “you’re not alone.” Send them a graduate story video or point out the positive future outcome for their relationship with kids, grandkids, or others they care about.
Use language like “you deserve this” or “you’re not alone.” Send them a graduate story video or point out the positive future outcome for their relationship with kids, grandkids, or others they care about.
Choose your words purposefully.
This conversation has to be about your loved one and their future. It’s okay to disclose feelings you’ve experienced watching them struggle, but that’s different from letting your feelings run the conversation.
This conversation has to be about your loved one and their future. It’s okay to disclose feelings you’ve experienced watching them struggle, but that’s different from letting your feelings run the conversation.
TASHA’S STORY
After Tasha’s husband graduated, she told us the Warriors’ Ascent program saved his life. In this video, Tasha shares how his new outlook on life influenced hers—and shares what she’d tell anyone considering enrolling in the program.
HELP YOUR LOVED ONE REDISCOVER THEIR PURPOSE & LEARN TO LIVE AGAIN.
Find out why hundreds of veterans and first responders say Warriors’ Ascent changed everything-not just for them but for their families, too.