Nature has the ability to ease our burdens, to re-center parts of us at least. Here is a piece by Martha Hyde on the benefits of fly fishing in easing the traumas of PTSD. Wounded Warriors Project is but one example of this. Standing alone with the swirl of traumas is a very lonely place to be. The draw of the waters and the mental process of fly fishing and perhaps fly tying is quite therapeutic for many.
Fly Fishing & PTSD (Easing the Burdens………..)
SwittersB & Exploring 
Thanks for posting this SwittersB. My local lake has a similar project for our armed forces. It is definitely something I’d like to get involved in, time permitting as it resonates perfectly with the reasons why I started metiefly. As with most things, the more we put in, the more we get out. Full respect to your site!
Best regards
Mark
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Thank you Mark.
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Beautiful photo and words. I can see how that would be true and incredibly helpful.
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P.S. We are an online photography gallery/community. If you would be interested in sharing some of your photos and words on PTSD or other mental health issues, we would love to feature you and your work! There is submission info on the site, or please feel free to email me with any questions or submissions. Take good care. http://www.brokenlightcollective.com
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I checked out the Broken Light blog. What a powerful community. Thank you for sharing.
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