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Event Series: Real Talk: Life & Love with PTSD

Real Talk: Life & Love with PTSD

Real Talk: Life & Love with PTSD

Virtual

September 4 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am CDT

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Navigating Love and PTSD Together

Loving a veteran or service member with PTSD is a unique journey. Even in the healthiest relationships, it’s a journey filled with emotional highs, lows, and everything in between. And it’s one that few truly understand. That’s where Real Talk comes in.

These supportive, peer-led sessions offer space for honest conversation, meaningful connection, and practical tools for navigating life and love with PTSD. Your holistic well-being matters too, and this is a space where that’s recognized. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, seeking new strategies, or just need to talk to someone who gets it, you're welcome here. Come as you are, and connect with others who’ve been there too.

Sessions are held periodically. Join whenever you need support, community, or simply a place to feel heard.

What You'll Gain

  • Connect with others who understand the unique challenges of supporting a partner with PTSD
  • 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.

Learn More

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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