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My name is Tamara Murphy. I hail from Minnesota, and currently live in Galivants Ferry, SC. I've been inspired by my son, Jesse Tollakson, to do what I can...that is to make quality handbags, sell them, and donate the proceeds...to help the many combat vets who currently suffer from Combat PTSD.
The statistics of PTSD survivors is heart-wrenching. Losing 22 combat vets per day to PTSD-related suicide is just not acceptable.
There are several organizations around the country that provide safety, education, and retraining to those who suffer with PTSD. I've chosen to support the TRR (Trauma and Resiliency Resources) program.
The statistics of PTSD survivors is heart-wrenching. Losing 22 combat vets per day to PTSD-related suicide is just not acceptable.
There are several organizations around the country that provide safety, education, and retraining to those who suffer with PTSD. I've chosen to support the TRR (Trauma and Resiliency Resources) program.
The Mission of TRR's Warrior Camp® program is to heal the trauma of war in active military and veterans of all eras, and to prevent suicide.
'Had I known about TRR's Warrior Camp, my son would likely be alive today.'
'I pledge to donate all proceeds from my handbag sales to TRR.'
TRR
Click on Link Below to Learn More About TRR
Click on Link Below to Learn More About TRR
ABOUT TRR:
Warriors and First Responders put their lives on the line every day in service to their country, whether on the home front or in a combat zone. They do this willingly. They do not expect to be forever damaged in the process, yet, this often occurs, and then it is time for us to serve them. That time is now. Active duty suicides have outpaced deaths in combat and are now happening at the rate of one per day. Veteran suicides are occurring at the rate of 22 per day. TRR is dedicated to helping those who have been to war truly come home. TRR is a 501c3 public charity (IRS Tax ID # 05-0621941).
TRAUMA IS TREATABLE:
Based on extensive experience we know that first responders and warriors believe they are supposed to "suck it up" and "get over" traumatic experiences on their own. This is usually reinforced by their departments or branch of service. As traumatized individuals try to handle their difficulties on their own, years go by. When they finally do seek professional help, or are mandated to get help, it is often very late. Their symptoms have become chronic and complicated by the use of drugs and alcohol in a typical, but largely unsuccessful, effort to reduce symptom severity.
