Brian and Natalie Vines: Advice from a Veteran and Caregiver on What Helps with TBI and PTSD

Описание: For Army veteran Natalie Vines who has TBI and PTSD, asking for help is crucial. She didn't always do so and she now realizes that was a mistake. Relying on her support group, having at least five phone numbers of other vets who can help in her phone, and knowing how best to deal with her stress like taking a walk, playing catch with her service dog, reading a book, or listening to music are all strategies that work for her. Her husband and fulltime caregiver, Brian Vines, also says that finding programs like Wounded Warrior Project that are a good fit is essential for moving forward.

Shortly after Brian and Natalie Vines met in the military in 1998, their unit deployed to Kuwait. Fueled by assignments on nearby bases, common interests, and shared military experiences, their friendship grew into a romantic relationship that eventually led them to the alter. Brian and Natalie loved their careers in the U.S. Army — Brian served for 28 years and Natalie for 21. After several sustaining several TBIs and living with PTSD, Natalie retired from the Army. And in 2012, Brian, who lives with PTSD as well, decided to retire to take care of his wife. Since then, both Brian and Natalie also found significant growth and healing through their participation in the WWP Independence Program. Brian volunteers as a peer mentor helping his fellow veterans on WWP Project Odyssey® events.

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