Heart of Invictus

The real cost of war: The human beings we send to war! Veterans from all walks and countries represented! From Gabe in the US dealing with chronic pain, Na from South Korea who lost both hands, Darell from Canada dealing with anxiety, Tom in UK to Team Ukraine and Yulia aka Taira.... I have cried and laughed and been left feeling inspired!!! All the visible and invisible injuries are covered.

The images from Ukraine are compelling and powerful as it covers images from before and during the war! Despite all the Ukraine team is funny, foul mouthed (in a funny way) and the resilience and strength shines.

As Prince Harry articulates, it's been 10years and now there's lots of resources for wounded veterans which is a great thing! I am looking forward to the next Invictus game's starting September 9th.

Go Watch it. It is absolutely wonderful ! Watched all 5 episodes at once.

The invictus games, such a wonderful initiative, created with a sole purpose to give purpose and help those who need it and so deserve it. This heart of invictus series gives a wonderful spotlight on Taira, Gabe, Jasper, Na, Darrell, & Tom's stories.. But more general it is about how to find purpose and self worth again in life after trauma. How to slowly deal with those traumas, loss that comes with it and physical and mental disabilty and pain. While too often feeling and being unseen or ignored by society. It really is such a well made and moving docu series, all against the backdrop of the real war in Ukraine which made it even more gripping. Taira, we love you!

I beg you, PLEASE do not bypass the heroic stories of these five veterans with injuries seen and unseen. No spoilers here, but if you can watch all five episodes and your takeaway is still how much you hate Prince Harry, you have a heart of stone. It can be very hard to watch but push through it. The smiles are worth it. You will laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time. If you love a veteran you owe it to yourself, and them, to watch this series. I promise. It will do your heart good!

Unfortunately, a hot war rears its ugly head. The invasion of Ukraine and the impact it has on one of our heroes and her family driving home the helplessness families feel and how they too are in service to their country.

Do yourself a favor. Watch this series.

Orlando von Einsiedel and his team have done it again. The White Helmets documentary won an Oscar for Orlando in 2016. You will find all that great film making and storytelling talent here. The six international soldiers stories are poignant and inspirational and complex. It is impressive how the Invictus Games use sport as a way to not only rebuild and re-engage physically but build community with true social friendships and supports. It also clearly lifts up families. It is clear why the Invictus Games has been a huge success. Kudos Prince Harry for being a catalyst in making this happen. This is great viewing regardless if you know someone in the military. It is something we all should see. To all the Invictus Games participants; good luck you are amazing.

Watching this documentary is so eye opening to these men and women who have been injured give their all is encouraging. I hope they all heal well lovely series.

Shoutout to Prince Harry and his team for working and having the patience with the veterans whilst shooting this documentary.

Lovely a must watch Also remember to support the veterans in your country and community.

As I watch and see the support the family and support team give I can't imagine what they go through at home caring for their spouse and parents especially when they're having an attack it seems gut wrenching but hope is not lost.