# Event Details - **Event Name**: Duty-Distance and Damage: The Untold Stories of Military Families - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: The hardest part of service isn’t always the deployment—it’s what families carry emotionally before, during, and long after it endsAbout this EventSome battles never make it to the battlefield… they live in the home, in the silence, and in the hearts of the families holding everything together.Hosted by S.A.F.E. S.P.A.C.E. TheaterTherapy Foundation in collaboration with Combat Boots to Red Bottoms, this event uses the power of theater and guided dialogue to explore mental health within military and veteran families.Behind the structure, discipline, and strength lies a reality many families face daily:The emotional toll of deployment and separationThe lingering effects of PTSD and traumaThe strain on marriages, parenting, and family connectionThe challenges of reintegration into everyday lifeThe silent battles of anxiety, depression, and emotional isolationThis event creates space to acknowledge those realities—and begin the conversation around healing.Who Should AttendThis event is designed for:Military and veteran familiesSpouses, partners, and children of service membersMental health professionals and advocatesCommunity members seeking awareness and understanding https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/43cf3660-427b-11f1-a0ab-0137025ce733-rimg-w493-h740-dc020406-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/duty-distance-and-damage-the-untold-stories-of-military-families/100001987878324581 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Jackson - **state**: MS - **country**: United States - **location**: Medgar Evers Library - **lat**: 32.3454083 - **long**: -90.2209161 - **full address**: Medgar Evers Library, 4215 Medgar Evers Boulevard, Jackson, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Duty-Distance and Damage: The Untold Stories of Military Families - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/726500ad01e1a51c613997d5e53b9d3d7b2ef554872e4734b385ffc72fe8dcc5-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc020505-gmir.jpg?v=1777380762 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Duty-Distance and Damage: The Untold Stories of Military Families being held? - **A:** Duty-Distance and Damage: The Untold Stories of Military Families takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:30 pm at Medgar Evers Library, 4215 Medgar Evers Boulevard, Jackson, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Duty-Distance and Damage: The Untold Stories of Military Families? - **A:** Duty-Distance and Damage: The Untold Stories of Military Families is organized by Felicia Brookins-Founder and Host. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Duty-Distance and Damage: The Untold Stories of Military Families is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jackson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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