It’s almost Memorial Day, a time set aside to remember people who’ve died in service of the country. It can be a particularly hard time for veterans, many of whom lost friends and loved ones during their time in service.

Today, we revisit a story from last memorial day and speak to a mentor and veteran in The Red Badge project, an organization that helps veterans heal from loss through writing.

Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Washington state.

Mental health resources for veterans in crisis: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/suicide-prevention/

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