Matthew Livelsberger, a highly decorated Special Forces soldier, confided in a former girlfriend, Army nurse Alicia Arritt, about experiencing significant pain and exhaustion, key symptoms of traumatic brain injury. Despite being a five-time Bronze Star recipient, including one with a V device for valor, Livelsberger struggled with PTSD and reliving violence from his deployments in Afghanistan. Arritt noted that the military failed to provide Livelsberger with the necessary care for his symptoms, including depression, memory loss, and difficulties seeking therapy due to stigma within his unit regarding mental health.
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