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Hi I'm lucky to have been introduced to this site and I'm wondering if others feel the same as me? My husband served for 30+ years and was medically discharged in 2019. He suffers many issues including PTSD, depression, and many other things due
Hello everyone.I have joined this group to access shared wisdom about dealing with PTSD in a later life re-kindled relationship.My background is ADF however I only served 7 years before leaving for another career. After 30 yrs apart I reconnected wi
Transitioning from military to civilian life can be a big adjustment – for veterans and families alike. Finding a new sense of purpose, reconnecting with community, and navigating identity shifts are all part of the journey.Watch this free 60‑minute webi
I thought it might be good to share resources related to the experiences of veterans and veteran families that people have found helpful. There is a place called EC defence programs that I came across that has got a huge number of free resources to s
Webinar Q&A -Leave your questions here! If you would like to be apart of the Q&A section of our upcoming webinar, The Hidden Impact of Military Service on Families of Veterans with Ruth Clare, please respond to this post with any questions you wou
Hi there,Thanks to everyone who came along to my webinar on the hidden impact of military service on veteran families.If you have any stories you want to share about your own experience as a veteran family member, or comments about the webinar, or resourc
I was in the ADF for 12 years and my hubby 23 years. He was medically discharged in 2011 with PTSD and chronic depression. Back then there really was no support for families so I dealt with the aftermath by myself whilst caring for our two young children.
Welcome to all our new Shoulder To Shoulder members. We’d love to hear a bit about what brought you here and what you’re hoping to get out of it. If you’re happy to share your thoughts with the whole group, feel free to post here in this thread.
My husband has PTSD he has had it over 25 years cycling in and out depending on workplace triggers. He is retired now and is the worst he has been for years, instead of blaming work, he blames our adult children, they've all had life hurdles as people do
Hi all,We are about 4 months into the MECRB process to seek a medical discharge. My husband has been off work since September. We are about a month overdue to what they told us it would take. While I know that the timelines are estimates and delays are ex
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
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