Damon Friedman

Op-ed Contributor

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Jun 29, 2024
If I were only treated for PTSD, I might be dead
After the first 10 years of my 20 years of service, multiple deployments, and numerous conflicts and explosions, I suffered from traumatic brain injuries and PTSD.
May 11, 2024
John MacArthur is out of touch on combat PTSD
What out-of-touch faith leaders, like MacArthur, fail to understand is that resiliency to overcome the symptoms of combat trauma is more than spiritual.
Jun 28, 2020
From Afghanistan war PTSD to serving NYC homeless: A combat vet's journey
Then I had an extraordinary opportunity to serve in New York City through a cerebral palsy home, soup kitchen and food bank.