Brandon survived 12 deployments and two decades in the military, but trauma followed him home. Haunted by memories and self-medicating to cope, he represents countless warriors struggling in silence. At Warriors Heart, the stigma ends and real healing begins, where trauma doesn’t define you, and recovery is possible.
Justin Collins lived his dream as an elite sniper, but after leaving the military, he faced an unexpected battle, figuring out who he was without the uniform. His story reflects the identity crisis many veterans experience and how Warriors Heart provides a path to healing, purpose, and belonging.
Noelle’s wedding day was supposed to be perfect, until addiction stole it from her. Her fiancé, a Special Forces veteran, couldn’t make it to the altar sober. Their story highlights the unseen battles our heroes face and how Warriors Heart helps veterans, first responders, and service members find recovery and purpose again.
“I went from a 205lb Marine to a 170lb addict, but fitness brought me back.” In this deeply personal account, Warriors Heart Executive Director Michael O’Dell shares how addiction nearly destroyed him, and how physical fitness, discipline, and brotherhood became his lifeline. This story is one of grit, relapse prevention, and reclaiming purpose in sobriety through a warrior’s mindset.
“I used to think something was wrong with me, because there was nothing wrong with me.” In “I’m a Veteran Without PTSd,” Colt, a retired Army Ranger, shares his journey of reflection, understanding, and resilience. As the stigma of trauma continues to evolve, this story highlights the different faces of recovery and the healing path forged at Warriors Heart for those still battling unseen wounds.
Chris always came home, physically present, but after a severe combat brain injury, he was a different man. Warriors Heart understands the deep challenges warriors face reintegrating with family and society. For many, the mental homecoming is harder than the battlefield. Through compassionate care tailored to warriors and their families, Warriors Heart provides a true sanctuary to heal mind, body, and spirit.
Jesse, a former Marine, lived a life that looked “normal” on the outside but inside, he was drowning in painkillers, PTSD, and loneliness. Haunted by trauma and trapped in a marriage without love, he became a shell of the man he once was. Warriors Heart understands that post-traumatic stress is not one-size-fits-all, and offers healing through compassion, brotherhood, and true understanding
After years of facing unthinkable trauma as a first responder, Noah Kelley’s breaking point came in the form of a 2-year-old overdose victim, just like his daughter. Haunted by PTSD and consumed by addiction, he nearly lost everything. Read how Warriors Heart helped him rebuild his life, and why no hero should suffer alone.
COVID-19 with the “Delta” variant, along with the newest variant “Omicron,” has inflicted devastation on public health around the world; disrupting all aspects of life globally. As the unknown future of this ever-mutating virus continues, a largely unmasked nation walks the line of a “new normal;” celebrating the return to near-ordinary life with children returning…
After years of service as a Special Operations Sniper, Marc returned home carrying invisible wounds, flashbacks, survivor’s guilt, and emotional isolation. To the world, he looked fine. But behind closed doors, he was fighting a private war with PTS and alcohol.
Warriors Heart offers a path to healing for veterans and first responders like Marc, men and women who’ve given everything in service, and now need a place to recover with dignity, surrounded by those who truly understand.
