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The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is supposed to be all sparkle and smiles. But for many folks working hard to maintain their sobriety, the holidays can feel like a minefield of excitement, stress, and emotional triggers. From family gatherings to parties where alcohol is flowing, this season can be totally overwhelming. Let’s look at why the holidays are such a tricky time and how you can manage them without losing your peace.
The blog discusses the significant mental health challenges faced by veterans transitioning to civilian life, highlighting the major difficulties they encounter in establishing care and trusting providers. Due to the military’s culture of self-reliance and concerns about stigma, veterans often view non-military clinicians with skepticism, feeling they lack the cultural competence to truly understand their experiences. This breakdown in trust frequently leads to veterans avoiding or dropping out of treatment. The piece emphasizes that peer support groups and veteran-led organizations are a vital solution, as they offer a safe, non-clinical environment where shared military experience creates immediate trust and camaraderie. These peer models, backed by fellow veterans who “get it,” provide validation, hope, practical tools, and a crucial sense of belonging that significantly improves treatment engagement and overall recovery for service members.
The blog post highlights the critical role of NevadaCARES and its confidential Advocacy Center at the University of Nevada, Reno, in observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The organization’s primary mission is to eliminate barriers and destigmatize the seeking of help for sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking, providing direct support to students, faculty, and staff since 2022. The post emphasizes that young adulthood is a vulnerable time, as many individuals are in their first serious relationships and may not recognize signs of abuse. NevadaCARES advocates help individuals interrupt the destructive Cycle of Violence (tension-building, incident, and honeymoon phases) by providing safety planning, resource connection, and education, thereby empowering them to heal and pursue healthy relationships.