Spencer Coursen (with his service dog, Ronin) on Stu Does America
A true pleasure to have been invited back onto Stu Does America last week to talk about the dynamic impact the Afghanistan’s impact on veteran’s mental health.
Always remember that a simple act of kindness can often go a very long way. Regardless of how a veteran who served in Afghanistan may be feeling about the current situation in that country, a simple, but thoughtful, “thank you for your service” will really mean a lot to someone who served.
If you have more of a personal relationship with that veteran, it’s also fine to say, “Hey, I don’t know how you feel about everything that’s going on, but if you ever want to talk about how you’re feeling or even to just go do something to get your mind off things, please don’t hesitate to give me a call.”
A lot of veterans were already having a tough time with things. And this mess in Afghanistan has only served to make things worse. I know it can be burdensome and even frustrating for those who want to help, but don’t now how to help, to know what to do. Especially when something like this can seem so big in the overall scope of things.
In those moments, small things are often the most significant. Tend to the part of the garden you can touch. More often than not, that may mean simply being there for our friends. So give that person a call. Send them a text. Remind them that they have your love and support.
That simple act of kindness may not seem all that significant to you, but it very well may mean everything to them.
Thank You, Ronin!
Special thanks to my boy, Ronin, for helping to have the emotional courage to share today.
And congrats to him as well for doing so well during his debut tv appearance.
