Are you a donor?
Our donors have worked hard for their success.
They recognize, respect, and appreciate the sacrifice our military and first responders’ choose to make and they acknowledge that the current system is failing those that need them most.
Our donors know what it means to be mentally fit and how this fitness is pivotal in making good decisions under pressure. They understand that their success is not their own, but a collaboration of family and community efforts –
and they are thankful for it.
"You build on failure. You use it as a steppingstone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space."
— Johnny Cash
Consider the Trauma Impact
What if you deeply yearned to close the door on the past, but your body kept kicking it open?
What if a thief snatched your energy while you slept?
What if your own body deceived you?
How could someone trust you, if you couldn’t trust yourself?
Body
Nightmares, Panic Attacks, Sweating, Increased Heart Rate, Anger/Irritability, Forgetfulness, increased substance use to avoid negative feelings, moral injury
Family
Divorce, Compromised Parenting, Generational Trauma, Spousal Vicarious Trauma
Community
Schools, Churches, Court Rooms, Hospitals, Government, Funeral Homes, Nightlife, and the Workplace
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Veterans who have been diagnosed with PTSD have reported significant marital difficulties. Studies have shown that between 50 - 60 percent of their marriages end in divorce and that they are three times as more likely to have multiple marriages end in divorce.
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Studies have found that, in addition to more general relationship problems, families of Veterans with PTSD have more family violence, more physical and verbal aggression, and more instances of violence against a partner.
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Things are changing. In 2018 the suicide rate for veterans was 22 a day. Today, that number has gone down to 17. Why?
The correlation between the increase of non profits supporting this population and the decrease in the suicide rate cannot be ignored. Donations do make a difference.
Reference: National Center for PTSD
We’re Different
The Veteran’s Administration offers outdated ways to help. The therapies that they provide show some improvements in reducing trauma symptoms between 12 and 15 sessions, but only if the veteran is able to stick with it for that long. The process is retraumatizing and a many number of them drop out of treatment before it’s finished because of how unnecessarily difficult it is.
Our average is 3 sessions to reduce symptoms.
That’s 5 times faster to closing the door to the past and keeping it shut.
We include the family to maximize success.
“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.”
Marriage Repair
We include the entire family. Chances are that the spouse is experiencing trauma symptoms too. Trauma is poison to an establishment that should provide safety, security, loyalty, and trust.
Parenting Success
When parents are able to navigate their marriages successfully, they can parent even better. That means less bullying in schools, less child homelessness, and more respect for the adults in the child’s life.
Community Leadership
While removing burden from the community, our veterans and first-responders can lead effectively under pressure. The can change the world after they’ve loved their families.
Spending Wisely
We manage donations without debt, and we prioritize client care above all projects.
Our Client Scholarship Fund is #1 Priority to ensure that our clients are taken care of.
Our 2nd priority are programs currently on hold until we’ve funded them.
Meet The Founder
Rachel Terry LPC-S, Founder and President
Rachel is happy to meet with donors and answer any questions about her experience and vision. Please fill out the form below to contact her directly.
