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Opinion: Tim Kennedy’s problematic perspective on PTSD

On Wednesday, UFC Middleweight Tim Kennedy posted a message to his Facebook profile. In the post, Kennedy gave advice to those suffering from PTSD in what he called a message of encouragement.

The post was received negatively by some. The particular line that offended people was when Tim Kennedy said that the way to get better is to “stop being a p****.”

Although this statement is problematic for many reasons, there is more than just that one line that needs to be examined and criticized. Kennedy framed the message as one of inspiration for his fellow veterans.