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Football legend Terry Butcher's inspiring crusade after military son's tragic death: 'You can't see PTSD'
- Butcher reveals the death of his son Chris, a Royal Artillery captain, and the impact of PTSD on their family.
- Butcher describes isolation after Chris’s death in 2017 and the struggle to seek help.
- The interview highlights the invisible wounds of PTSD and the need for conversation and therapy.
- Butcher discusses the ITV4 documentary Butcher: Invisible Wounds and its aim to reach veterans and families.
- Butcher emphasizes a proactive approach: ask veterans how they are and offer support.
- Butcher supports veterans’ groups like Combat2Coffee to help families connect and heal.
- Butcher reflects on his football career, including captaining Ipswich and playing in three World Cups.
- Butcher says his family is resilient and aims to help others through their experiences.
- Butcher expects a positive World Cup performance for England, balancing luck and preparation.
- The piece connects Butcher’s personal tragedy to broader mental health advocacy for service families.
- The report notes Butcher’s public-facing call for help and talk among veterans.
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