Join Mike & Friend TONIGHT for "Silent Raids!" with Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network

Join our Volunteer, Army Combat Medic Veteran, & Music Writer/Producer Mike Williams TONIGHT for "Mike Check" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).

We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.

TONIGHT's Topic: "Silent Raids!"

Join Mike & Friends TONIGHT for a discussion about "Silent Raids!"  1942 — First enemy aircraft bombing of the U.S. mainland in WWII: a Japanese submarine-launched floatplane drops incendiaries over Oregon (the Lookout Air Raid) and reflection of the silent raids we still encounter.

The term "silent raids" is not a clinical mental health term but a metaphorical expression that refers to the quiet, internal battles and psychological distress people experience, which are often hidden from others. This internal struggle is a central aspect of many mental health conditions and is fueled by internal conflicts, negative self-talk, and societal stigma. 

“The battles we fight inside are as real as the ones we faced abroad—yet every step forward, no matter how small, is a victory that keeps hope alive.”

Yes, the phrase "battles we fight inside are as real" highlights that our internal struggles with doubts, fears, insecurities, and negative thoughts are just as significant and challenging as external conflicts, though often unseen by others.This inner turmoil can be more daunting and impactful on our well-being than outward circumstances, making inner peace and self-mastery crucial for true freedom and fulfillment. 

To fight internal battles, identify and acknowledge the conflict, then explore its roots through self-reflection, journaling, or speaking with others. Practice mindfulness and self-compassion to calm your mind and gain perspective, while challenging negative self-talk to reframe your thoughts positively. Balance your rational thinking with your emotions, consider your core values to find alignment, and take deliberate, not impulsive, action to move toward a solution. 

TONIGHT Mike Williams shares his song

"The Silent March!"

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mike Check" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Tuesday (TONIGHT), September 9, 2025, @ 3:00 PM PT, 4:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM CT, & 6:00 PM ET

Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83145057228

Thank you,

Mike Williams,

Army Combat Medic Veteran, Music Writer/Producer, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

"Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!"