Recovery and Healing: A villager who struggles with PTSD, social anxiety, and autism recently stepped out of his comfort zone. First, he engaged the Homes For Heroes staff in a conversation about attending the Post Traumatic Growth Association (PTGA) lunch boat cruise of the Thousand Islands. He wished for a staff member to accompany him for comfort and support, as being around many new strangers in an unfamiliar environment was difficult for him. During the cruise, the villager alternated between active engagement and taking time for himself to reflect, and he enjoyed hearing the stories shared by the other veteran attendees.

The next day, the same villager attended the CannaConnect annual golf tournament, an even larger step outside his comfort zone as he had never golfed before. Again, he requested accompaniment from Homes For Heroes staff due to his anxiety about encountering 90-100 strangers and potential embarrassment around veteran golfers. Once the tournament began, with the support of staff and his golf companions, the villager's nerves gave way to laughter and growing confidence in his golfing abilities, even though he was not a skilled player. He realized the event was about enjoying the day, relaxing, and making new friends who encouraged his efforts, not about being the best golfer or winning. Despite the challenges, the villager persevered and took pride in being part of the celebratory event. www.h4hf.#homelessnessawarenesse#CAF #canadianveteranse#tacklinghomelessnesss#homelessnesss#veteransupportp#veteranse#tinyhouseh#homelesslivesmattera#mentalhealthe#supportourveteranserans ... See MoreSee Less