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<div>My name is Wayne Butler, and I am a Gulf War and Somalia veteran. I served my country with honor, but like many veterans, some of the battles did not end when I came home. The wounds I carry are not always visible. They are the kind of wounds many veterans learn to hide.
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<div>Most people may see a veteran who looks fine on the outside. They may see someone who goes to work, spends time with family, attends church, smiles, laughs, and keeps moving forward. But what they often do not see is what is happening underneath the surface.
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<div>Many of us learn how to cover the pain. We learn how to push through the anxiety, hide the exhaustion, mask the fear, and act like everything is okay. We learn how to scan a room without making it obvious. We learn how to sit with our back to a wall, look for exits, avoid crowds, and stay alert without explaining why. We learn how to say, “I’m fine,” even when our mind and body are still carrying the weight of war.
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<div>Today, I continue to live with the daily challenges of PTSD and combat trauma. I struggle with hypervigilance, anxiety, nightmares, broken sleep, and a constant feeling of being on guard. Loud noises, crowded places, sudden movements, people walking behind me, or chaotic environments can quickly become overwhelming.
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<div>Simple things that many people do without thinking can become difficult. Going into stores, attending public events, being in crowded places, or even trying to relax at home can bring on stress and anxiety. My mind often stays alert, even when there is no immediate danger. Instead of being able to fully enjoy the moment, I can feel like I have to watch everything around me.
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<div>Sleep is another major challenge. I deal with nightmares, restlessness, and interrupted sleep. Some nights I wake up tense, anxious, or disturbed by memories and stress connected to my military experiences. When sleep is broken, the next day becomes even harder. It affects my energy, focus, patience, mood, and ability to feel at peace.
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<div>These invisible wounds can also affect home life and relationships. PTSD can cause a person to feel distant, emotionally drained, or isolated, even when surrounded by people who love them. It is difficult to explain what it feels like to carry pain that others cannot see, especially when you have spent years trying not to show it.
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<div>That is why I have partnered with Snowy Pines to bring Angel home and to provide the help that is needed. Angel is not simply a pet or companion. Angel will be a trained partner who can help me face the daily challenges that PTSD creates.
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<div>A trained PTSD service dog like Angel can help by:
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<div>Providing grounding during anxiety or panic.
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<div>When my anxiety rises, Angel can help interrupt those moments, redirect my focus, and bring me back to the present.
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<div>Helping in public places and crowded environments.
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<div>Angel can provide a calming presence, help create personal space, and assist me when crowds, noise, or people moving around me become overwhelming.
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<div>Interrupting nightmares and sleep disturbances.
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<div>Angel can help wake me from nightmares, provide comfort afterward, and help me settle when my mind and body are still reacting to stress.
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<div>Reducing the feeling of carrying these wounds alone.
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<div>Many veterans hide what they are going through. Angel will offer steady support during moments when anxiety, fear, or stress become difficult to manage.
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<div>Helping me regain confidence and independence.
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<div>With Angel beside me, I believe I can better handle public settings, daily responsibilities, and moments that currently feel overwhelming.
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<div>The funds raised through this campaign will be used to help bring Angel home through Snowy Pines and support the cost of obtaining a trained PTSD service dog. This is more than bringing home a dog. It is about receiving help, stability, peace, and support for daily life.
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<div>Your support will help provide hope, healing, security, confidence, and a better quality of life.
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<div>If you are able to donate, any amount would be deeply appreciated. If you are unable to give financially, sharing this fundraiser and keeping me in your prayers means just as much.
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<div>Thank you for standing with me on this journey. Your encouragement, prayers, and support mean more than words can express.
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<div>With sincere gratitude,
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<div>Wayne Butler
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