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.

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.

Showing true grit and humanity. Phenomenal series. Really highlights veterans and the obstacles they face. Also shows the work and determination it takes to put the games together. It's about far more than Prince Harry. His leadership shows but the work of others is definitely Highlighted. I loved how athletes from around the world told their stories and showed their team mates. It's a very well done series. You can watch one or all of the episodes and get a true sense of the invictus games and everything behind them.

It's a testimony to Harry and Netflix to put this together and donate the funds to the games.

I love all these vets stories especially Gabe and Darrell's. These brave men and women are the true definition of heroes. I am so proud of them all and also the families and friends that came out and sacrificed so much to show their love and support for their love ones. Wishing all the men and women the very best of luck in the upcoming Invictus Games in Germany next month. I am hoping to see Gabe, Darrell, Tom, Na and the members of the Ukraine team in Germany so I too can be able to root for them. I am especially looking forward to see Anna and her mother as well. Sending love and prayers to you all.

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!