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When trauma goes untreated, and trigger avoidance controls behavior, life can become quite small.

Dr. Balbir shares how the Wounded Warrior Project's Independence Program supports and provides additional wrap-around services for veterans after they transition home.

Connor Martin and his family donated his brother Kevin Ash's and evidence of CTE was discovered, a condition that can only be diagnosed after death. Kevin's family encourages others to donate as well so we can learn more about brain injuries and CTE.

Connor Martin believes that donating his brother Kevin Ash's brain made a difference in how his family coped with Kevin's altered behavior and death after receiving traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

Connor Martin's brother, veteran Kevin Ash, fell into a coma after receiving a traumatic brain injury. After he woke up, though, his family discovered he had lost his sight and hearing which cost him a lot of independence. But his family fought to keep him active and engaged with life. 

Connor Martin's brother, veteran and athlete Kevin Ash, received a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that put him in a coma. Once he came out of it, though, he didn't seem able to communicate with Connor. It took some investigating to find out why.

While Connor Martin's brother, veteran and athlete Kevin Ash, was in a coma Connor was 18 and an hour and a half away from his mom. She was working and advocating for Kevin, though, so Connor gave her his support and they grew closer.

Connor Martin's brother Kevin Ash sustained blast injuries during his deployments. When he returned to the States he found comradery by joining a rugby team. Unfortunately, a simple tackle resulted in a coma and significant large term effects.

Connor Martin was only 17 when his brother Kevin Ash had his last accident. Connor had spent his life looking up to Kevin and now his brother was unreactive in a hospital bed.

Connor’s brother Kevin played rugby to build the comradery he had in military service. He didn't realize the injuries from playing contact sports combined with the blast injuries he sustained overseas would lead to a fatal TBI. 

Connor Martin's brother, veteran and athlete Kevin Ash, returned from his deployments changed. He sought help and his mother fought for him, but they never found what he needed.