I work in trauma every single day, but hearing a veteran Israeli journalist share his frontline experiences was a stark reminder of just how deeply these invisible wounds run. What I know about psychological injury has not changed, but the magnitude of it.

Supporting the work of NATAL Israel’s Trauma and Resiliency Center in the United States gives one an eagle-eye view of what individuals are going through. You see how their families are adapting (or not), whether employers are being accommodating, and what it takes to scale mental health services for a population in the millions. NATAL handles helplines, one-on-one therapy, peer-to-peer programs, career development methodologies, surfing and yoga groups, focused help for women and youth, and even research into psychedelics. Each of those programs holds a unique story of a person we are making every effort to help achieve post-traumatic growth (PTG).

But then the other night, I went to hear a well known Israeli journalist speak at an intimate gathering at my local Chabad hosted by the Israeli-American Council (IAC) New Jersey. For more than 20 years, this journalist has reported from Israel’s front lines, bringing the realities of life under fire into millions of homes.

I expected to hear about life as a reporter. Instead, his talk was about what happens when the camera stops rolling.

For two hours, we heard his story, watched his videos, and saw his camera roll. Have you ever heard about events that you know are true, but still cannot bring yourself to........

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