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Walk Across The USA PTSD speaker |
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The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library is pleased to host retired U.S. Army Soldier Stephen Meyers as he walks across the USA for PTSD from 11 to 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28 in the Workman Room. A veteran of the wars in Iraq (2005-2007) and Afghanistan (2013) Stephen’s goal is to help those suffering in silence with PTSD. On this walk, Stephen especially seeks to talk with veterans and first-responders and those who care for them. As Stephen explains: “It is easier talking with someone who has been through similar experiences.” Stephen first realized that he had PTSD in 2007, but didn’t receive treatment until 2015. Stephen shares: “Untreated wounds fester and become bigger problems later. Have courage and treat them when they are small and easily managed.” Go online to effinghamlibrary.org or call 217-342-2464 x. 1 to register to attend this free event. For more information, contact Catherine Bailey, Programming Outreach Manager at 217-342-2464 or catherine@effinghamlibrary.org. |