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I applaud the filmmakers for shedding light on this sensitive, yet highly relevant, subject. This film highlights the hope that lies beyond the visible and invisible wounds of war.

LT. GEN. (RET.) MIKE LINNINGTON
CEO, Wounded Warrior Project

LOVE AFTER WAR takes a hard topic that people don't like to talk about and normalizes it.

LEE WOODRUFF
Author of In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing
Read more at: leewoodruff.com

Love After War is a groundbreaking study of sex and sexuality in disabled veterans....Love After War is incredibly unique. Having seen many documentaries focused on sexology, I can confidently say it blows others out of the water.

J. ZIMMERMAN
Video Librarian
Read more at: videolibrarian.com

A must-see for everyone who wants to honor the men and women who serve our country...and help them find their way - all the way - home.

EDUCATIONAL MEDIA REVIEWS ONLINE
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Throughout the documentary, Tepper himself dispenses calm, encouraging advice on overcoming these challenges, directing his advice at both veterans and spouses as well as health care providers who may be reticent about raising such issues with their patients. The latter especially may find this documentary a positive, sensitive example of the kind of honest discussion of sexual issues needed.

DR. BARBARA VAN DAHLEN
Former Executive Director PREVENTS Task Force; Founder, Give an Hour

This is an excellent video that brings attention to a topic many of us rarely consider-the relationships and sexuality of veterans…If you are a provider that works with veterans, a veteran or if your partner is a veteran, this is an important resource to expand your appreciation of military service on sexuality.

MARCALEE ALEXANDER, MD
Past President Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals

An incredible testament to the courage of our warriors and their families. Touched my heart, will have to watch again.

DR. EDUARDO DURAN
Veteran, Psychologist, and Author “Healing the Soul Wound: Counseling with American Indians and Other Native People"

While super-relevant to people with disabilities and their partners, the frank and open sharing is enlightening and informative to all audiences. The full-on injection of raw humanity — shared with a purpose to make lives more full and pleasurable — is an essential element of addressing disability and sexuality.

STEVE WRIGHT
Reviewer for United Spinal Association, "Love After War Documentary Film – Candid and Expert Storytelling About Disability, Intimacy, Sexuality and Compassion"
Read more at: unitedspinal.org

Offers realistic hope for active-duty servicemembers and veterans who have returned home with physical and/or psychological health challenges that are creating difficulties in their intimate lives.

STEVE WRIGHT
Reviewer for United Spinal Association, "Love After War Documentary Film – Candid and Expert Storytelling About Disability, Intimacy, Sexuality and Compassion"
Read more at: unitedspinal.org

We all want to live sexually healthy lives. It’s no different for injured vets and their partners. Love After War provides vital role models for our wounded heroes and essential education for doctors and caregivers.

DR. ALAN ALTMAN
Past President of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), Author, “Making Love the Way We Used to…or Better”

A powerful and moving documentary that sheds light on the often overlooked challenges faced by veterans and their partners...The film’s emphasis on the emotional dimensions of recovery and rehabilitation, particularly in the context of relationships and intimacy, underscores the far-reaching impact of military service on veterans and their families...One of the film’s remarkable achievements is its ability to resonate with a diverse audience...What distinguishes this documentary is the filmmaker’s unwavering commitment to forging a supportive community around it. This inclusive approach engages viewers, medical practitioners, support personnel, and military leaders, showcasing a dedicated effort to foster open dialogue and mutual support...

ERICA MARSH
Manager, Southeast Region, Travis Manion Foundation, Sexuality and Disability
Read more at: link.springer.com

“Love After War: Saving Love, Saving Lives” is an amazing and impactful documentary that beautifully shows the impact that physical & mental trauma can have on love and relationships for Veterans while highlighting ways to heal. It is the first time I have seen such direct conversations about the impact of love, relationships, and sex and how vital they are for deep healing for Veterans. It was truly an honor to get to hear the raw & honest stories that each individual shared. The best part is that the documentary shows that by addressing these issues there is hope to having fulfilling love lives for all.

LISA CHANDLER
LCSW, Assistant Director, Adult Learner & Veteran Services, Colorado State University

Accolades

The pilot interview for Love After War was chosen to be screened at the annual conference of the American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Here's their reactions to the film represented in a word cloud:

Word cloud with the largest words: inspired, hopeful, moved, sad

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