What to say to a Veteran who is struggling
Don’t deny their feelings, instead, help the Veteran feel and express his/her feelings. The best way to support someone in emotional pain is to validate their suffering. You might say: “You’ve been struggling a lot lately.” “You’ve had a hard go of it.” “It takes a lot to go through what you’ve been through.” “You’ve endured a […]
Not sure how to connect with Veterans? These tips can help
How to connect with Service Members and Veterans Recommended greetings: “Thank you for your service and sacrifices.” Ask “get to know you” questions like: Lead with small talk. Let in-depth discussions about detailed experiences evolve naturally. Did you serve in the military? Which branch? What did you do in the military? What did you like […]