BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Suicide can be a very difficult topic to talk about, and for veterans, help can sometimes feel too far away.

Many veterans can suffer from depression, anxiety and PTSD caused by their experiences in the military. For their families, especially those who did not serve, there can be a disconnect. So for family members who have veteran friends or family members, how can they step in to help when someone needs it most?

“What I would say to, non veteran, a community member who’s caring about this, is don’t try to have all the answers. Don’t try to over understand, but listen and be present and just kind of hold space with this person who has served our country and served in the service. And you want to be there for them in the way that they’ve been there for our country i

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