War Vet Finds Healing Thrill in Adventure Therapy with Cat and Dog

When Stephen Simmons came home from the Iraq War, he struggled to find his place in society. Fighting overseas had conditioned him to expect adrenaline-filled days; returning to a quiet civilian life was a challenge. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) only compounded the struggle. After speaking to his therapist at the vet center, Stephen turned to running and hiking in Oregon's high mountains with his loving pets - a dog named Puppi and a cat named Burma. Adventure therapy revealed to him that beneath the depression, he really did care what happened to his life. He says, "Adventure therapy has given me immense hope for the future, and a new-found determination to overcome my situation." Join Stephen on one of his therapeutic daily hikes and takes in new experiences with Puppi and Burma. It's a lifestyle that keeps him on his toes just enough to feel the thrill of adventure that he craves in his life as a civilian. Follow their adventures on Facebook at:   / puppiandburma   To see more OnlyGood PETS videos, visit us at: http://bit.ly/OnlyGoodTVYTPETS Welcome to OnlyGood.tv! - It’s a Positivity Movement. We at OnlyGood TV believe that positivity will change lives for the better. We strive to be the hopeful voice that recognizes people are good & out there doing good things for their communities and society at large. We tell the stories of the individuals and organizations that inspire and motivate us, and fuel the Positivity Movement. Watch an exclusive collection of stories featuring PETS, FAMILY, WELLNESS, and COMMUNITY, including unique series and Live Specials that shine a spotlight on everyday people, making the world a better place. #adventuretherapy #ptsd #iraqveteran #OGTV Visit us at: https://www.onlygood.tv/ Like us on the Only Good TV- Hooplaha Facebook Page:   / hooplaha   Follow us on Instagram:   / onlygood.tv   Follow us on Twitter:   / onlygoodtv