Veteran's Heart Georgia

You are not who you were before going to war…but
you are not sick, flawed, broken or in need of fixing.
You are expereincing a natural, but painful outcome of having been at war.

This is an invitation to begin the process of changing from “a vet with PTSD”, and move towards being a person who is engaged in healing  the wounds of war.

If a veteran makes the difficult inner pilgrimage to discover the sources of the suffering,  works hard to give meaning to the wounding, and finds ways to reconcile and forgive, then healing is possible. -Edward Tick

The work of Veteran’s Heart Georgia is to assure that the role and process of warriorhood is understood and honored by citizens, warriors, and their families and loved ones.

For veterans who are women:

We are very aware of your special needs. Please watch this space as we continue developing outreach and programs specifically designed to address your unique experiences.

The role of warrior has a high, noble, and honorable status. In traditional societies, such as our Native Americans, when on the hunt, when camp was being moved, and in times of activity or trouble, it was the warriors who were responsible for making sure all the people were safe and cared for.

 A veteran does not become a warrior merely for having gone to war. A veteran becomes a warrior when he or she learns to carry his or her war skills and vision in mature ways. Read the rest of this entry »

When tears come, I breathe deeply and rest.
I know I am swimming in a hallowed stream where many have gone before.
I am not crazy, or having a nervous breakdown….
My heart is at work, my soul is at work.

Our hope is that Veteran’s Heart Georgia will be able to provide you with means for healing and resolving the invisible wounds of war; and that through this process you will be able to say: Read the rest of this entry »