Opening Up
William told the officer about the program/treatment he went through, “I just finished a PTSD program,” the goal of the program was to help the soldiers cope with the trauma post-Iraq and reintegrate into society to be able to lead a normal life.
They Needed This
Despite being unaware of it a first, both men realized once the hug was over that it was exactly what they needed to close a chapter and continue with their lives. It was a very emotional moment for both.