Tag: Stigma
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2023: A new year, new motivation
Swooping into 2023 will hopefully allow for new beginnings and swift recovery for those I’ve served with throughout the years. We all have our internal battles we fight daily, some worse than others, and time goes by too fast, that we sometimes forget our brethren we served with. I’ve been working diligently to compile the…
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Different Types of People
Despite attempts to help my fellow veterans, I find that so many actually don’t want help. Some don’t want help because they don’t want to put the effort in, some don’t want the help because they feel they’ll only get denied over and over again (which is how we get beat down by the system),…
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Don’t Be Fooled!
Thanks to the veterans out there who have been doing their due diligence with research and tracking, I’ve received a LOT of information that can/will help the veteran community. Not only will it help veterans, it can/will help those who actually pay attention as well. How is that? Since I’ve been on a crusade to…
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They want us divided and asleep (but we have a choice to help each other)!
So many capitalize on the desperation of society when they finally see what is going on. For years veterans have been divided and fighting their own battles without the help of others. Why does this matter? Divided and alone is where our failed leadership in D.C. wants. They want this because alone, we are easily…
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The Battle Within…Invisible Wounds
In the military, we were trained to compartmentalize emotions, especially while performing our job(s). This, over time, can/will make it impossible for some to ‘feel’ again. Unfortunately I am an example of such things. Each day is a struggle. I struggle to look ‘normal’ and blend in with my coworkers. Each day I work twice…
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Do your research!
Every class I have taught in the past, every student heard me say the same thing: Do NOT believe what anyone tells you. YOU do the research to verify what they said was the truth. Factual information is achieved when you do your due-diligence and research to find the correct answers. This is vital to…
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Happy Easter to all
A quick Happy Easter to all. I hope your day is filled with family and love. Especially today, it is important to remain aware of your surroundings to keep you and your family safe. One may not expect to have to defend against a threat while attending Easter Sunday service, which is why that makes…
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9 April 2022 Motivation for my fellow veterans
Every day is a hurdle for many veterans, myself included. There are times when just getting out of bed seems to be a huge effort, one that I am not sure I am able to achieve. Pain is a constant and it will only get worse as I get older. Seems like doom and gloom,…
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The Veteran Community
A fellow veteran has published a fantastic book about PTSD and her experience in the military and law enforcement. Title: Courageously Broken Description: “Everyone has a story to tell and scars that won’t heal. This is the story of a young, idealistic teen who leaves a small town and abusive father to join the Navy…
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