The Department of Veterans Affairs recently reported that a shocking 21 veterans died by suicide each day in 2017.

This is an increase from the previous figure: “only” 20 veterans a day took their own lives in 2016. The problem is even more acute, however, because the total population of veterans in the United States decreased by 2% over the same year. These numbers prompt reflection and, of course, sadness. But I am also angry.

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