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Moral Injury & Meaning: Pathways to Hope

Moral Injury & Meaning: Pathways to Hope

Virtual

August 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT

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Finding Support and Connection for Life with Moral Injury

Moral injury, often referred to as a soul wound, occurs when someone experiences profound inner conflict after actions or events that deeply challenge their sense of right and wrong. For spouses and partners of veterans or service members, navigating life alongside someone carrying this invisible burden can be both overwhelming and isolating.

These supportive, peer-led sessions provide a safe space for honest conversations, meaningful connections, and practical tools to navigate life alongside moral injury. Your holistic well-being matters here. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, looking for new strategies, or simply need someone who understands, this space is for you. Come as you are and connect with others who’ve walked a similar path. 

What You'll Gain

  • Connect with others who understand the unique challenges of supporting a partner with a moral injury
  • Learn and share strategies for maintaining emotional, mental, and relationship health
  • Gain insight, tools and support from a community that values your experience

This Event is Open To

  • Spouse/partner of active-duty service member/post-service veteran
  • Divorcee or widow/widower of active duty service member/post-service veteran

Eligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings.

About Social Club

Social Club is a peer-led, supportive space where military and veteran families and community members can connect, reflect, and grow together. Each session offers encouragement, shared experiences, and practical tools for resilience and well-being.

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Take the First Step Toward Connection–Sign up Today!

Looking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu. 

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming, peer-led space for connection, conversation, and mutual support.

For the best experience, we recommend joining from a quiet, distraction-free space and arriving on time, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email.

You must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions.

No, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community.

No—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.

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Modalities

Virtual

Session Types

Peer Support

Eligibility

Spouse/Partner of a Service Member, Spouse/Partner of a Veteran and Divorcee of a Service Member/Veteran
Free