COVER FOCUS: Vets and Civilian Life 22 WWW.CITYGATENETWORK.ORG MARCH/APRIL 2019 THE ANGUISH OF PTSD H omeless veterans—something about this statement feels very wrong. The people who fought for our freedoms and protection should never be without a place to live or the necessities of life. However, the unique experiences that military personnel encounter make them especially vulnerable to the causes of homelessness. by Kristi Rector How the trauma many soldiers experience in war zones affects them back home