Vets’ tough reality missing from games

After watching the TSN coverage of the Invictus Games, I couldn’t help but notice all the positivity being put on display. I suppose that’s for a good reason.

An uplifting atmosphere is a good way to boost the spirits of injured warriors. I get that.

However, for some others who also suffer from PTSD and/or who have disabilities, the replacement exercises, activities and events might seem to miss the mark on describing or dealing with the circumstances they typically face, day in and day out.

Access to good medical devices can still be a challenge to many.

Independent mobility throughout one’s own community or home can also be very difficult. And employment and social barriers still very much exist.

Perhaps the games do draw attention to dealing with exactly that. However, I didn’t really see that in the coverage.

In my opinion, it was more “put on a happy face” kind of stuff.

They stayed away from the sadness, depression and frustration that go along with their circumstances. Those emotions are not something easy to push aside, wipe away or edit out.

That being said, I was glad Canada had a chance to host the Invictus Games and thought Prince Harry did a fabulous job in organizing the event. David J. Momotiuk, Tecumseh