By Warriors Heart “When you wake up, you won’t remember any of this. You won’t remember getting kicked out of the restaurant, having a stranger Continue Reading
Mental Health & Wellness
When Hope Holds Its Breath
After all the years of disappointment, I cannot help but feel almost emotionless. The idea of being a father—of loving and raising children as I never Continue Reading
Why a Change of Environment Can Be a Powerful Step Toward Recovery
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash There are a variety of factors that contribute to one’s recovery. From the people who you surround yourself with Continue Reading
Afghanistan and the Sound of Silence
For many, silence is peace, and the sound of breaking waves off the coast of Carmel California is the most relaxing sound. It brings the inner peace Continue Reading
Why Suicide Prevention Awareness Campaigns May Be Hurting Veterans and First Responders
By Dr. Shauna Springer September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time often marked by well-intentioned campaigns aimed at reducing suicide Continue Reading
Straight to Fifth Gear
My son, Hans, called me. Hans is an Iraq War vet (2011 deployment). He likes to talk to me about his work (he pumps concrete for a living down in Continue Reading
Coming Down From Mission Mode
I was in that middle ground between frustration, fatigue, and anger… again. What’s worse is I couldn’t remember why I was there or how to fix Continue Reading
In the Moment and Alone
Editor's Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Continue Reading
9/11, A Survivor’s Story
by Dan Geraghty Editor's Note: Twenty-five years later, 9/11 has become history for millions of Americans, but Dan Geraghty’s account preserves Continue Reading
Stop Believing The Lie That No One Cares
By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta Reque-Dragicevic's blog "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
The Cost of Never Forgetting
People often remark on my seemingly impeccable memory. They wonder what such a gift might bring them, but they do not heed my warnings. They imagine a Continue Reading
A UK Combat Veteran’s Fight After War
This originally appeared in vocal media as "Who is Justin Haywood?" and is republished here with the author's permission. ________ It was Continue Reading