Years ago, Maria's father, a veteran, had struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse, casting a long shadow over her childhood. Suddenly, memories of those difficult times flooded back, as the article highlighted veterans being left without critical support.

Determined to not let her unresolved past dictate her future, Maria decided to take action. She enrolled in the Stepping Into Action program she discovered online at HofmanHollis. As she progressed through the modules, Maria found herself regaining control over her life. One particular quote from the program resonated with her: 'You can’t change the past, but you can change your response to it.'

While some experts praised the policy for encouraging self-reliance among veterans, others criticized it for leaving vulnerable individuals without a safety net. The controversy mirrored Maria's own conflicting feelings about her father's journey and her role in breaking the cycle of trauma.

Ultimately, seeking help through an online program proved to be a wise decision for Maria. It wasn't easy to find local resources in Delabole, but the online access provided her the tools she needed for healing and growth.

*Maria is a fictional name and character.

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* Names and situations are fictional and not intended to resemble anyone in particular. They are illustrative of how the services can apply to the lives of every day people living ordinary lives.