The document discusses depression in veterans and how it often stems from their experiences in war. It notes that the horrors witnessed in war can lead veterans to feel trapped, in despair, and alone. While struggling to hold on, depression prevents a road to happiness. The document urges readers to think about what they can do to help veterans and suggests that a road to happiness for them is not impossible. It cites several works on PTSD, depression in veterans, and their risk of suicide.