10/21/2026
“Before Project Healing Waters, things were hard at home. My family never knew what kind of mood I’d be in. I was exhausted, angry, barely sleeping, and constantly on edge. I hate admitting that, but it’s the truth. I started to believe that was just who I was going to be for the rest of my life.
When I first started attending PHW, I felt guilty taking an entire day for myself. But my wife started noticing something I hadn't. Every time I came home from the water, I was different. I was calmer, more patient, and actually present with my family.
Over time, those changes started making a difference at home. One day, my kids asked if I could teach them how to fly fish. That moment meant more to me than they'll probably ever understand. They wanted to share something with me that was helping me heal.
Project Healing Waters introduced me to fly fishing. But what it really gave me was a chance to reconnect with the people I love most.”
- Anonymous Project Healing Waters Participant
