A while back, I had a conversation with a friend that has stayed with me long after it ended. He said something simple: “Observe the observer Continue Reading
Mental Health & Wellness
Great Warriors Stumble: The Silence of Suicide
The aftermath follows an all too familiar script. A post rich with the accomplishments and feeling about the warrior lost, though the reason is Continue Reading
Water in the Floorboard
If you’ve been reading these weekly articles, you’ve likely noticed the last few weeks have been a little morose. I’ve felt like a frayed nerve lately Continue Reading
If I Heal, Will I Lose My Warfighter Identity?
By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
Weaponizing Wellness: What They Never Taught Us About Recovery
By Rob Sweetman, Former Navy SEAL, Sleep Scientist, and Veteran Advocate We trained to be machines—deadly, focused, relentless. We were told to Continue Reading
If War Doesn’t Steal Our Lives or Humanity, It Certainly Taints It
Sometimes yesterday feels like today. Some memories haunt me. When I close my eyes, I can travel back in time and relive them all over again; like Continue Reading
In Pursuit of a Challenging Life Made Easy
By Chris Foley The circumstances that led to my experience with antidepressant medication are not unique to me. Rather, I’d wager these Continue Reading
First Responder Mental Health: When Trauma, Addiction, and Burnout Start to Overlap
First responders are often seen as the people who run toward danger when everyone else is trying to get away from it. Police officers, firefighters, Continue Reading
When Veterans Struggle After Service: PTSD, Addiction, and the Hidden Signs of Dual Diagnosis
For many veterans, the transition from military life to civilian life is more complicated than expected. While service members are trained to remain Continue Reading
How Modern Life Quietly Increases Feelings of Isolation
Being in the middle of a crowd does not guarantee that you are not isolated, and this is the nature of the human experience in the modern world. In Continue Reading
How Families Can Support a Veteran Struggling with Addiction Without Enabling It
When a veteran is struggling with addiction, families often find themselves caught between compassion and fear. They want to help, protect, and Continue Reading
Sobriety, Leadership, and the Courage to Ask for Help
Editor's Note: Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone in our Army. If you have a substance abuse problem, be like this author and reach out to Continue Reading