How can I support veterans in my community?

How can we create more open and supportive conversations about mental health and suicide?

Sara Wilkinson, Gold Star Spouse, and founder of The Step Up Foundation, shares her profound journey of love, loss, and resilience after her husband, Chad Wilkinson, tragic death.  Sara's remarkable story takes us through the transformative power of human connections, her mission to change the language of loss, raising awareness for the reason behind military suicide, and the inspiring work of The Step Up Foundation in honoring veterans. Listen in as we discover how we can actively contribute to breaking stigmas, fostering authentic connections, and supporting our veterans in their time of need.

In this episode we chat about:

• Sara's Story: Finding Hope and Healing After Tragic Loss (02:16)
• Coping with Trauma and Rediscovering Identity (08:02)
• Transforming the Language of Loss  (16:25)
• The Power of Step Up: A Tribute to Chad and Veterans (22:58)
• What can I do to support veterans? (29:42)
• Efforts to Prevent Veteran Suicide (36:00)

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