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Robert's Veteran Story

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 ‘WWTW meant absolutely everything. They really cared, and now I am a lot better man than I have been for years.’  

Robert enlisted in the Army and joined the Royal Artillery, serving for 8 years. 

10 years later, in 2006, Robert re-enlisted with 609 (West Riding) Squadron RAF Reserves, and was deployed to Afghanistan with 3 Squadron RAF Regiment (Regular Unit). It was a ‘full-on’ tour lasting 7 months. Robert began to experience problems adjusting to civilian life - he couldn’t sleep or cope with life and he was unable to understand why. He struggled on for five years but eventually his mental health got the better of him and he had a breakdown in March 2013.  

In 2017, after years of trying to get help, his need for support was finally identified and he was referred to WWTW. The Head Start team at WWTW swiftly arranged for Robert to receive EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy).

After 12-14 sessions of treatment Robert had clarity and a better understanding of his feelings. It provided him with immense relief and the skills and knowledge of how to manage his life and trauma better.

‘I was very doubtful about EMDR therapy at first but it really did work. My issues will always be there but now I have adapted and I know how to manage my feelings.’

Robert has since decreased his stress levels at work and is now happily employed as a HGV driver. He has tremendous support from his family who have always been 100% behind him. 


Toby's Story

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Serving in the Royal Engineers for four years, Toby’s deployment to Serbia was a life-changing time resulting in lasting mental trauma. Only 21 when he left the military, Toby’s transition back into civilian life was not straightforward and he relied heavily on drink.

His life started to implode until he was finally diagnosed with PTSD and help came through veteran services. Toby was initially in the RAF cadets when he was 17, but when looking for a career he decided to enlist in the Army. He qualified as an HGV driver with the Royal Engineers and he enjoyed military life, making strong and lasting friendships with the guys he served with.

Toby was eventually diagnosed with PTSD and received intensive treatment at Combat Stress, the...

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Leanne's Story

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Leanne’s military service with the Royal Corp of Signals was cut short when she was medically discharged after being injured in training. Initially she transitioned back into civilian life well, and used her military skills in the security industry.

When her brother was tragically killed in a car accident some years later, however, Leanne struggled to cope. She tried to keep a ‘stiff upper lip’ but gradually developed severe depression and anxiety, made worse by the long hours and shiftwork her demanding job required. She knew she needed a change.

Applying for a variety of roles, Leanne never seemed to have the right experience and, over the next two years, her applications were repeatedly turned down. Finally she was offered a job, but...

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Ally's Story

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Ally was born and raised in North London and after school he went on to college to study for a degree. He got married and had 2 children and worked hard to support his family. As a young man with ambitions, he set up his own close protection company. It was whilst at work that he suffered a significant injury that left him feeling bereft, as if he had lost a part of himself. Ally wanted and needed a new role in life, one that offered support and reliability. He chose the Army.

In 2009, Ally joined the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) and served in the Reserves whilst continuing to maintain his business commitments. He later transferred to 7th Battalion The Rifles and in 2013 he was deployed on active duty to Afghanistan as part of Op...

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