Living in Recovery, and the Resilience in Staying Clean by Warriors Heart "I understood, with chilling clarity, that if I allowed myself the Continue Reading
Mental Health & Wellness
Is Substance Abuse Increasing in the Armed Forces?
Image source When people ask, “Is substance abuse increasing in the Armed Forces?” they are rarely just curious about statistics. Often, they are Continue Reading
When the Floor Starts to Crawl
There’s been something brewing just below the surface for quite a while. If I had to guess, I’d say it started around four years ago. It started Continue Reading
The Quiet Religion of the Front Porch
As a kid, I wondered why I’d see so many old people sitting on their front porches. It seemed like they were doing nothing at all. They’d wave at cars Continue Reading
When Strength Looks Like Threat
Last night, I went on a hike on the UW–Madison campus with a dear friend who was in town. When it was over, we parted ways and I started driving home. Continue Reading
The Storm We Might Be Called to Sail into Might Be Someone’s Personal Life
EMAIL: Just because some damn fool wants to end his life doesn't mean I am going to stand idly by and let them do it. If I have to shoot them with a Continue Reading
The Night I Chose to Live
Surrender is not a Ranger word, but Survivor is… by Bradley Dean Schamel, Retired Special Forces Officer Author's Note: A special shout-out to Continue Reading
The Weight We Carry — and Why We Carry It
I was born into chaos. My earliest memories aren’t of playgrounds or cartoons — they’re of explosions, shouting, and fear. My family escaped civil Continue Reading
Healthy Approaches To Fitness When Managing An Eating Disorder
For individuals navigating the challenges posed by eating disorders, the journey towards physical fitness can be fraught with difficulties. When Continue Reading
When You Don’t Believe Forgiveness Applies to You
by Joe DeCree This first appeared in Britta Reque-Dragicevic's blog, "Life After War" and is republished with permission. I just spoke to a Continue Reading
7 Clear Signs Professional Mental Health Therapy or Treatment Is Your Next Step
Photo by Mark Williams on Unsplash Have you ever felt like a dark cloud follows you everywhere, no matter how bright the day gets? That nagging Continue Reading
Community, Not Push-Ups, Keeps Veterans Alive
If you’ve been around veterans long enough, you’ve heard someone mention the veteran suicide phenomenon plaguing our community. The statistics range Continue Reading