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This episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast is very special to me.  In it I’m joined by Sarah Anderson.  Sarah is part of the RIFLES Regimental family (my old Regiment) and she’s kindly offered to share her family’s experience of navigating Post Traumatic Stress.

Sarah is a trained counsellor, a mum of five, a volunteer with the Always a Rifleman Programme (as I am) and the wife of a former Rifleman, now Member of Parliament for South Shropshire, Stuart Anderson.

My key take away from our conversation is the power of the love, care and support of family and friends is huge.  If we find ourselves in a supporting role, we don’t need to know the answers, all we need to do is listen without judgement and hold space for the person we are supporting… and don’t be afraid of silence; it’s where the gold tends to show up!

As we cover quite a bit of potentially upsetting and difficult territory, I thought I’d share some links to helpful organisations:

·       If you’re a member of the RIFLES family – The Always a Rifleman Programme runs an 24 hour emergency phone line staffed by former Riflemen: 0800 470 0941

·       Starting points for other military charities:

o   The Royal British Legion

o   SSAFA

·       Civilian help points in the UK

o   The Samaritans: 116 123

o   Mind

o   Shout – a text based service for those who don’t want to speak to someone

I’d love to hear what came to mind as a result of hearing my conversation with Sarah?

Take care 

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