Family Support Groups - Our Members Stories

Our Member’s Stories

Providing peer support to those who are supporting British service personnel and veterans who are living with a physical injury or mental illness.

Sarah’s Story

I remember vividly receiving the phone call from the psychologist confirming my husband’s diagnosis of PTSD. It was on the day of our daughter’s funeral. The pregnancy that had ended too soon resulted in the child we’d never fully know, and who’d never breathe in...

Amy’s Story

As many people know, as it is not a conversation I shy away from, my fantastic hubby was diagnosed with PTSD in 2011 after his last tour of Afghanistan. The run up to and post diagnosis was a particularly difficult transition as we were in our early 20s and our lives...

Amy’s Story

Amy and Joe have been living with Joe’s PTSD for many years. They try to re-enforce the positives and ignore the negatives, working hard together, which at times is not easy. Their message is simple:as bad as this illness is, with determination and support, we can...

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A UK wide Self help support network for the adult family members of British Service Personnel and Veterans.
help@theripplepond.org
Telephone 0333 900 1028

Registered Charity Number 1161224 | Scottish Charity Number SC046402

The Ripple Pond
Mandora House
Louise Margaret Road
Aldershot
Hampshire
GU11 2PW

Our Member’s Stories

Providing peer support to those who are supporting British service personnel and veterans who are living with a physical injury or mental illness.

Sarah’s Story

Amy’s Story

Amy’s Story

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