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     After you have been a veteran caregiver for a while you start to feel completely invisible and forgotten. The sense of isolation leaves you feeling cut off from society and the world and trying to survive each day becomes the priority. You stop doing things you enjoy. Friends and extended family relationships become strained due to the lack of energy to participate in anything other than basic needs. You feel that nothing you do is making any difference.
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I was adopted last Christmas by an amazing group of friends and Even though they had never met me, it was like they knew exactly what I was going through as a veteran caregiver
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​They asked for a list of things that I enjoy and I could only come up with ideas for my spouse and kids. Finally, it was my children who said, “Gee mom, you like to bird watch and really need a new birdfeeder because yours is broken.” So, a birdfeeder was what I listed.    
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​Well, my sponsor exceeded my expectation by about a million-fold. Instead of a new birdfeeder I received multiple feeders including birdseed for the feeders. Also in the gift box where puzzles, 
lavender scented soaps and my favorite snacks. It was such an
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.incredible experience since my role is always caring for others I rarely receive gifts myself.  I felt like a child on Christmas morning and I hadn’t felt that excited in a very long time!  This program reminded me that I matter too and that was the message that I needed to stay strong and carry on. The program is nothing short of amazing. It reinvigorates you enough to keep you going and keep fighting those battles on the Homefront. Thank you so much!

Hearts of Patriots a 501 (c)(3) non-profit and all volunteer organization.
Hearts of Patriots is a recipient of Guidstar's Platinum Seal of Transparency.  As an all volunteer organization your donations directly support our programs for  PTSD Combat Veteran Spouses and their families. ​​Donations are tax-deductible by the donor. 

About Hearts of Patriots
When veterans return suffering from PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury or both, their transition into civilian can be especially difficult. Co-founded by the wife of a Marine who served in Iraq, Hearts of Patriots understands the challenges faced by caregivers of veterans with invisible wounds of war.
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Our Mission
We provide education, resources and support to spouses and families of veterans with PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury or both. Co-founded by the wife of a Marine who served in Iraq, Hearts of Patriots understands the challenges faced by caregivers of veterans with invisible wounds of war. Our mission is to support these hidden heroes on their journey to create a home — and a life — that is once again whole.

Contact

Denise Weller
​email
denise@vetspouse.org
​PHONE: 440-477-4704



Megan Cain
​South Carolina Location

email: megan@vetspouse.org


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  • ABOUT US
    • OUR STORY
    • EDUCATION >
      • BLOOD STRIPE l A SPOUSE'S STORY
      • LIVING WITH PTSD AND TBI
      • PTSD AND TBI STATISTICS
    • WHAT WE DO
    • OUR LEADERSHIP
    • IN THE NEWS
    • Volunteer >
      • BECOME A VOLUNTEER
      • CARING FOR CAREGIVERS FAQ
  • EVENTS
    • Stakeholders & Community Leaders Event
  • CAREGIVER PROGRAMS
    • CAREGIVER RESOURCE DIRECTORY
    • CAREGIVER MEMBERSHIP
    • HOLIDAY ADOPT A CAREGIVER
  • Crisis Call Center
    • VETERANS CRISIS LINE
    • HELP FOR HOMELESS VETERANS
    • VETERANS CHAT
    • VETERANS TEXT 83255
    • VET CENTER PROGRAM
  • CONTACT US
  • BLOG
  • DONATE