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PTSD affects more than memories.

For many veterans, PTSD can impact sleep, relationships, concentration, emotions, and daily life long after service has ended.

The signs aren't always obvious.

Sometimes it's withdrawal.
Sometimes it's irritability.
Sometimes it's feeling constantly on guard.
Sometimes it's carrying a burden that no one else can see.

That's why awareness matters.

Understanding PTSD helps us recognize when someone may be struggling. Knowing how to respond can make all the difference.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches practical skills to recognize signs of mental health challenges, start supportive conversations, and connect people with appropriate resources.

You don't need to be a therapist to help someone.

You just need the willingness to care.

💜 FREE for Wisconsin resident veterans through a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs.

Learn more and register:
http://www.healingwarriorhearts.org/mhfa-registration

📞 If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, call or text 988 and Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

Some wounds never make a sound.

They don't always show up on the outside.

Sometimes PTSD looks like sleepless nights.
Sometimes it looks like anxiety, isolation, irritability, or constantly feeling on edge.

Sometimes it looks like carrying the weight of experiences that few people can truly understand.

For many veterans, the battle doesn't always end when service does.

That's why PTSD Awareness Month matters.

Understanding PTSD can help us recognize when someone may be struggling and remind veterans that they don't have to carry those burdens alone.

One conversation.
One connection.
One person willing to listen.

Those moments can make a difference.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches practical skills to recognize signs of mental health challenges, start supportive conversations, and connect people with appropriate resources.

You don't need all the answers.

You just need the willingness to care.

💜 FREE for Wisconsin resident veterans through a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs.

Learn more and register:
http://www.healingwarriorhearts.org/mhfa-registration

📞 If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, call or text 988 and Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

It's today - there is still time for you to join us from 10am to 5pm at the Dare to Be Aware Fair!!

Over 100 exhibitors have so much to share with you. Plus 7 workshops included in the admission fee. What are you waiting for? Find your way to Brookfield Conference Center and explore!

Tickets on sale NOW! Summer Sun and Community FUN! We will be enjoying the August 15 afternoon Milwaukee Milkmen game together as a community, celebrating that we can once again gather in the sun. If you buy tickets for a group coming to game, you will all be seated together. So call your friends and invite them to the game. You buy the tickets so you have seating together and they can pay you back at the game. We will be sitting in the Milkmen Combo Bleacher - ticket price includes hot dog and beverage – there are other seating and price options too. You can also help us raise money for Healing Warrior Hearts by sending the invitation to your friends and family after you buy your ticket. BUY TICKETS NOW!

https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org/baseball-fundraiser

The Dare to be Aware Fair is tomorrow! See everything that will happen - visit our website. We hope to see you there!

Discover wellness paths to redefine your journey! Join The Dare to be Aware Fair in Milwaukee on June 13th for an immersive wellness experience. Explore a world of well-being, joy, and growth with over 100 exhibitors, free workshops, and engaging demonstrations. From natural healing solutions to insightful readings, find the path that resonates with you. Families are welcomed with free entry for children and veterans. Embrace a day of transformative exploration and connection.

We'll See You Tomorrow.

A day of inspiration.
A day of discovery.
A day that's all about you.

📅 June 13, 2026

📍 Brookfield Conference Center

💜 Veterans & Families Attend Free

Join Us Tomorrow

http://www.daretobeawarefair.com

Conveniently located on Bluemound Rd near the border of Brookfield and Waukesha, Everyday Bliss Yoga and Massage offers a variety of yoga classes, workshops, massage, and vocational training programs for aspiring massage therapists and yoga teachers. They will be at the Dare to Be Aware Fair ( http://www.daretobeawarefair.com ) offering FREE chair massages, to give you a break at the fair and experience how wonderful a massage can feel!

We'll See You Tomorrow.

A day of inspiration.
A day of discovery.
A day that's all about you.
Whether you come looking for answers, ideas, encouragement, or simply a positive day out, you'll find something here that speaks to you.

✨ 100+ Exhibitors
✨ Free Workshops & Demonstrations
✨ Wellness Experiences
✨ Community Connections

📅 June 13, 2026
📍 Brookfield Conference Center

💜 Veterans & Families Attend Free

Life moves fast.

Give yourself one day to pause, explore, and reconnect with what matters most.

We can't wait to welcome you.

Reserve your tickets today:
Dare to be Aware Fair | Milwaukee, WI | Wellness and Successful Living Event
https://www.daretobeawarefair.com/

A World of Wellness Awaits You! Explore wellness offerings. Discover products and services to support your well-being, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The 20th anniversary Dare to be Aware Fair is our biggest and best fair yet. Free Parking. Only $15 admission, includes workshops!