Shared Stories
Here is a collection of user-submitted stories on the impact Walk The Talk America has had and other topics we’re passionate about. We hope you find comfort from others who share experiences similar to yours and learn from new perspectives.
If you would like to share your story, we’d love to hear it. Your story can be the inspiration that keeps a person motivated!
No Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Shared story from Elizabeth D. When you think of bipolar, you probably do not think of someone who has their Master’s degree and two additional certifications. You probably do not think of someone who has a successful career or is a mother of four. You probably assume...
Almost two years…
A message honoring the memory of somebody passed and an encouragement us to do better for our veterans.
The unexpected fight
“Want to see a smile light up a room? Take my 16 year-old son out to the range. Who doesn’t smile after shooting your shotgun but the smile expands and shines when you’ve got a great group. Days at the range with my son are the dreams of every shooting dad. My son and I don’t make it to the range often these days; let me explain.”
My experience with PTSD
A US veteran shares their struggle with PTSD. “Find the love for yourself and in the things and people you enjoy and just take life one day at a time.”
Fears from a Special Operations Veteran
“Increasing demand from our country’s leaders, to rely more heavily upon soldiers of Special Operations in our ongoing fight against terrorism worldwide has taken its toll among the ranks. Rapid deployments to some of the most hostile areas around the globe for almost 2 decades has left more internal scars than visible ones.”