Some veterans carry wounds you can’t see.

John served in the Army’s Airborne Ranger division and fought in the Iraq War.
When he returned home, he struggled, and made choices that changed his life forever.

I’ve been incarcerated for 13 years and still have some time to go before I’m eligible for parole. I’m a proud Army veteran from the Airborne Ranger division. Shortly after returning from the Iraq War, I made some really bad choices that resulted in my current incarceration. I have almost no support in the outside world and could really use a mentor, supporter, and friend.

He doesn’t ask for pity.
He owns what he did.

But service, trauma, and pain don’t disappear when the uniform comes off.
And accountability should not mean abandonment.

Today’s Fact:

Veterans are overrepresented in the U.S. prison population, especially those who served in combat.
Many experience untreated PTSD, substance use, or homelessness before arrest.
Despite this, access to mental health care and support inside prison is rare, and often punitive.

Want to do something about it?

The veteran who shared these words is on our waiting list and could really use a friend.
If you’d like to get connected, or even just send a note of encouragement, contact us and mention his name. We’ll take care of the rest.