Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness

By |Published On: June 27, 2019|Categories: Joni's Posts|

When someone you love is struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the smallest annoyance can trigger emotional outbursts or anxious feelings of despair. The toll on others can be overwhelming.

Job 18:11 really describes PTSD, “Terrors startle him on every side and dog his every step.”

It’s why I’m thankful that Joni and Friends hosts Warrior Getaways for the entire family. This Family Retreat is Specifically designed for American servicemen and women who have visible and invisible wounds as a result of war. These getaways provide a wide range of accessible family activities, powerful speakers, one-on-one networking, and time in God’s Word.

But disabled military servicemen and women are not the only ones who suffer from PTSD. Statistics tell us that as much as 7-8 percent of the population will live with PTSD at some point in their lives. Those stats show that a lot of people live with the after-effects of life-altering trauma.

June is PTSD Awareness Month, so take a few minutes to listen and learn more about this debilitating disorder. And then share it!

–Joni Eareckson Tada

PTSD: Healing for Bad Memories

With wisdom and compassion, Dr. Timothy Lane walks with you through the struggle of PTSD as he unpacks God’s message for you. This minibook will help guide you through the gradual process of healing.

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