“For us, the war — the actual fighting might be over — however, the scars visible and invisible we carry on,” said Diaz. “Especially those that are invisible.”
DIAZ12.11WISTVWatch Video Here COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – After nearly 9 years, 4,500 Americans dead and billions of dollars spent, the US Military is leaving Iraq. There was a small ceremony on the outskirts of Baghdad Thursday. About 4,000 troops remain, but the Iraqi military is officially on its own. The thousands of men and women [...]
A Message From The Founders
A Message from the Co-Founders of Hidden Wounds It’s hard to believe it has been six months since Hidden Wounds began operations. In that time, we have experienced many exciting situations, met some of the most incredible people in the world, and yes, even saved the lives of 3 veterans while assisting in getting help [...]
WLTX Interview
Hidden Wounds will be featured an upcoming in an upcoming story on WLTX channel 19 in Columbia, SC. Below are some photos of the interview at Clark’s Office on Monday night with founder Anna Bigham, and Hidden Wounds Fireteam Leaders Dan Ramsey and Steven Diaz.
Many veterans not getting enough treatment for PTSD
ScienceDaily (Feb. 12, 2010) — Although the Department of Veteran Affairs is rolling out treatments nationwide as fast as possible to adequately provide for newly diagnosed PTSD patients, there are still significant barriers to veterans getting a full course of PTSD treatment. The study is published in the latest issue of theJournal of Traumatic Stress. [...]
Brother’s suicide inspires founding of Hidden Wounds
Brother’s suicide inspires founding of Hidden Wounds to help combat veterans COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 14, 2010) – In the aftermath of her brother’s suicide, Anna Bigham vowed to find a way to help other combat veterans and their families battle the demons of war. So, with friends and family, Bigham founded Hidden Wounds, a non-profit organization [...]
Marine’s suicide shines light on depression
Mills Bigham was a 19-year-old Marine in Iraq when he made his first kill.While on a foot patrol, someone hurled a grenade at Bigham’s squad. Bigham, who was at the point, turned and fired.”I pulled the trigger quickly, twice. Pop … pop,” the Columbia Marine wrote in his journal.
Mills’ Battle with PTSD
On Veterans Day, November 10, 2009, WIS-TV in Columbia, S.C. ran a story on Mills’ battle with PTSD, resulting from his two tours serving with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment in Iraq. For more stories from WIS visit wistv.com Mills’ Hidden Wounds from Hidden Wounds on Vimeo.
Mills’ First Kill: The Beginning
Let me tell you about my first kill, so you can understand the way death may or may not affect the living party. It took place in Hit, Iraq, on February 13th, 2006. I was on point, patrolling south, and searching for IEDs on the Main Service Road. I was doing everything a 19 year old does [...]
A Father’s Memory…
Mills arrived after several false alarms, “John, your wife just called and said come home, the baby is on the way!” And back home I would drive as fast as possible until on April 8, 1986 Mills finally arrived. There are many fine excellent memories of my son, but I never could have imagined his [...]
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