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Shoulder to Shoulder: Veteran Families

About Shoulder to Shoulder: Veteran Families
Connect with others who understand life alongside someone who served.

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Welcome to Shoulder to Shoulder: Veteran Families

A dedicated space for Veteran Families to connect.

Here you can:

  • Introduce yourself – we’d love to hear from you!
  • Got a question? Ask away – someone here may have gone through something similar.
  • Explore the space – join an existing discussion or start your own!
  • Not ready to talk? That’s okay – there’s plenty to read, and you can still show support for other posts.
  • Attend events – we hold regular community webinars. Stay tuned for updates.
  • Take it at your own pace – come back whenever you like.
  • Keep conversations respectful – this is a supportive space for everyone.
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Ru-bee||Last message 15 days ago
Upcoming Webinar: The Hidden Impact of Military Service on Families of Veterans

Join us for a special community webinar.    💡 Topic: The Hidden Impact of Military Service on Families of Veterans 🗓️ When: Wednesday 9 July, 7-8 pm (AEST)  🎙️Featuring: Ruth Clare, award-winning author and speaker  In this FREE 60-minute webinar, Ruth Clare, author of Enemy and renowned lived experience speaker, will explore the often-unseen impacts of military trauma on the families of veterans.    This webinar will explore:  Personal stories and reflections from Ruth’s journey growing up in a veteran household  The emotional and psychological effects of military trauma on children and partners  Links between PTSD, domestic violence, parenting and relationship challenges, and alcohol use  The impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and why supporting children of veterans is essential  Tools and strategies Ruth found most effective for her healing journey    Includes community Q&A.    About Ruth Clare  Ruth Clare is the award-winning author of Enemy, a memoir about growing up as the child of a Vietnam veteran. She is also a TEDx and keynote speaker, qualified scientist, coach, and copywriter. Her work combines compelling storytelling, research, and practical tools to support others facing trauma to create thriving lives. Her TEDx talk, The Pain of Hiding Your True Self, has reached over half a million viewers, and her next two books, Beyond Fight Flight Freeze Fawn and Turn Fear into Courage, will be published this year.    Register for this FREE community event HERE https://sane-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ff0JIq5iSJW2bjHg9TSaZg     After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with webinar access details.     We hope to see you there!   SANE Forums Team  

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ElephantEar3||Last message 16 days ago
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