The Invisible Wounds

Through our research, we have explored experiences such as post-traumatic stress, moral injury and grief, and the ways they can continue to shape a person’s life long after service has ended.

Invisibility and its accompanying emotions are things that veterans understand all too well, in many facets of life.

Importantly, our research looks beyond symptoms alone to understand how exposure to violence, loss and ethical conflict can affect identity, relationships, trust and a person’s sense of place in the world.

This matters because recovery is rarely only clinical. It can also depend on connection, understanding, recognition and the opportunity to make sense of experiences that are difficult to carry.

If this has brought up anything for you, please visit our Learn More page to find support services that best fit your needs and circumstances.

key Findings

Transitioning to civilian life is an ongoing process that can unfold differently for every person, sometimes over many years.
We invite you to hear these perspectives with an open mind, and consider what it takes not only to acknowledge institutional harm, but to respond
What do we miss when Veteran Suicide is understood only through the lens of mental health?
As researchers, we know that understanding veteran suicide requires us to look closely to the people living with its consequences.