The link below is an article/story about Sam Brown who was set on fire by an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) during his first tour in Afghanistan. Eerily similar to Jess' story, Brown was able to find pain management, physical therapy, and help with his PTSD through virtual reality--more specifically, through "a digital winter wonderland."
The video below is of J.R. Martinez, a well-known burn survivor, veteran, and motivational speaker. In the video, he talks about his injuries, his recovery, and his journey since.
Below is the story of Staff Sgt. Bobby Henline who lost an arm during his service in Iraq. He channeled his trauma and pain into creating and performing comedy.
Below are the stories of several veterans who suffer from various injuries after serving in our military. Quite a few had traumatic brain injuries, some had intense burns over their bodies, but nearly all of them still deal with PTSD.
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