Fear is not a choice. In the face of danger, nearly everyone with an ounce of sanity is afraid. This reaction is hardwired into us by millions of Continue Reading
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The Void and the Legacy: How My Veteran Brother’s Suicide Affected Me… and the World Around Me
by anonymous I felt compelled to share a part of me I have not shared with anyone before, in an effort that it reaches even one person in need of a Continue Reading
Dreading Mother’s Day: Finding Solace in Brotherhood and Sisterhood
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on May 8, 2016. Mother’s Day... at the first mention in the week leading up to Mother’s Day my conscious Continue Reading
How a Professional Bouncer Took Out Four Assailants Without Lifting a Finger
I always preach that for your average everyday citizen - men and women- the martial art you should master first is confidence. You should know how to Continue Reading
The Fear
by Aaron Smith I smelled it, the first time. The stink of Fear, underscored by the whites of his eyes In the dead of night, We Men sent to take Continue Reading
6 Better Living Hacks That Really Work
How do today's working adults boost their peace of mind, get finances in order, and generally make their lives easier amid a worsening economy? The Continue Reading
7 Life Lessons from an F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot
by Mike Maloney, Founder of KOTA Longboards Written by Oksana Schuppan and shared by the University of Colorado at Boulder. This first appeared in The Continue Reading
Ways to Keep More of Your Income
If it seems like your paycheck is not stretching as far as it ought to, you are not alone. There are some ways you can change the way you use your Continue Reading
The Grief We Carry
This segment or installment is a departure from the story that I’m here to tell. It’s a story about something I’ve been carrying with me and that I’ve Continue Reading
For Veterans, Parents, and More: The Personal Benefits of Group Therapy
As a female veteran as well as being the mother to two children with special needs, I find it hard to connect with the world around me. I can't relate Continue Reading
All I Want for Christmas
by Chris Mattingly Dear B, I was told not to write this, I was told you would resent me even more than you do. I have decided not to come visit you Continue Reading
We Can Act As Angels If We Choose
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on November 26, 2022, as "Guardian Angel." It is republished here with the author’s permission. Continue Reading