I am honored to feature Stephanie Workman’s photography on this site.  An amazing woman, artist and advocate  her dedication and work  has a huge impact  so many in the veteran community.  I am delighted to share her site and her work. Please take a moment to read her bio, Stephanie is truly an inspiration to me.

Stephanie Workman began her journey with Family Of a Vet, Inc in 2008, when she found them in her desperate search for understanding in a world riddled with combat PTSD. Her then-husband had been in Iraq in 2003 during the Battle for Baghdad and his struggle with combat PTSD & TBI was, up to then, an unknown condition. Finding the resources at Family Of a Vet, Inc would prove to be a pivotal moment in Stephanie’s life.

Stephanie was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas and the oldest of six children. From a very young age, she was very aware of her father’s service in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and that awareness developed into a deep respect for all those who have served in our Armed Forces. Childhood was difficult, however, as her father also suffered from combat PTSD but it went undiagnosed. The experiences with her family developed a strong foundation of service and advocacy in her life.

In 1997, Stephanie graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Park Resource Management from Kansas State University and went on to work in various Environmental Education positions. In 1999, she met a Fort Riley soldier and they were married in 2000. Her husband began his service with the US Army in 1993 served with the 1st Armored Division in Iraq in 2003. Soon after, he left the military and went on to a career in cellular telecommunications.

Currently, Stephanie is the primary caregiver for her three children and also advocates for the needs of our veterans as the Social Media Coordinator for Family Of a Vet, Inc. Stephanie also advocates for combat veterans and their spouses who are facing a separation and/or divorce, utilizing her divorce as a way to counsel couples and direct them to a variety of resources available to them.

Her site is http://pinterest.com/worky/worky-s-lens/

 

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1. Stephanie Workman says:

   January 24, 2012 at 9:54 am

   Thank you, Charlie! I am humbled by your kind words! ~Stephanie