Finding Hope and Purpose through Active Support
When it comes to adjusting to civilian life, Veterans face unique challenges that can feel unbearable to navigate. Eddie Beckford, a proud Veteran, and the oldest Veteran to go through the Boots To Health program, knows this journey all too well after his time in service. Through a continuous search for Veteran focuses groups, Eddie discovered the Boots to Health Foundation and immediately knew it would be a place that gave him the support and community he needed to gain courage to get back to living.
Bonding and Healing
As Eddie connected with other Veterans throughout his life, he realized that healing wasn't going to happen overnight for most. Eddie explained that the Veterans in his generation often had a “man up” mentality, something that makes it difficult to bond and open up. Coming from service, it's often hard to ask for help when you’ve been conditioned to just push through. ”It takes bonding to make progress.” Eddie stated.
Boots to Health became a place where Eddie could begin to shed that armor and allow healing to happen. The organization’s focus on creating a strong, Veteran-centered community gave Eddie the courage to open up and can for you too.
Through finding active support groups, Eddie also joined a nonprofit organization called “Just for Today” (JFT), also offering a safe, compassionate, and structured environment for veterans, and Eddie now uses his story to inspire others.
Logan, Founder of Boots to Health Foundation, with Eddie Beckford
A Hopeful Ending
Eddie Beckford’s story is truly transformative. He went from being lost after service to being an active part of a supportive community. Today Eddie continues to work on his healing as well as advocate for others and voice that asking for help isn’t a weakness but a necessity to start living your life again.
His story should be a reminder that healing is possible when Veterans connect with the right resources and community. With the support of the Boots To Health Foundation, Eddie now has the ability to help others and demonstrate his journey.
The Power of Community and Support
If you know someone who is struggling, don't wait. Reach out to Boots To Health Foundation at https://www.bootstohealthfoundation.org/registration or other Veteran-focused groups today. The journey doesn’t have to be faced alone. Together you can grow, heal and build a healthy future.
References
NEWS | BTH. (n.d.). BTH. https://www.bootstohealthfoundation.org/news
Recovery | JFT Recovery and Veterans Support Services | United States. (n.d.). Jft-recovery. https://www.jft-rvss.org/
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