Veterans

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 PTS or PTSD”, and move towards being a person who is engaged [...]

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The Mature Warrior Identity

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 [...]

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When tears come

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.

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Warrior At Peace

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:
My wound is not me.
I am bigger than just my wound.
My wound is not my identity.
I can grow beyond my wound and [...]

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