T’was The Night After Christmas By Donna Hoffmeyer (Original post on Medium, Taking Off The Armor) I thought I’d have a little fun. This is a first, as I’ve never […]
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Supporting Others Through the Holidays Veteran and military families, like any other families, may experience a range of emotions and challenges during the holidays. It’s important to recognize that the […]
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This I Perceive…Learning from Scrooge as a Veteran Experiencing the Holidays By Mike Kim Veteran Blog Reflection #3 There is an unofficial (PSA) Public Service Announcement-like message about “The Holidays […]
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You Will Not Know What This Feels Like Until You Step Away… Donna Hoffmeyer I almost didn’t write this week. I had a rough week, only to have it end […]
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Veterans serve their nation with honor and sacrifice to defend our freedom. And once they have separated from service, the transition can oftentimes be difficult. There are a lot of […]
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This I Perceive… The Zero Veteran By Mike Kim Veteran Recently I heard the popular self-improvement guru and Veteran, Jocko Willink, discuss on his podcast, the meaning of maximizing the […]
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Happy Holidays? Bah, Humbug! By Donna Hoffmeyer (Original post on Medium, Taking Off The Armor) Happy Holidays! Happy Thanksgiving! Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukah! Happy Kwanza! Holiday music. Get-togethers. Gatherings. Sharing. […]
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Home, the word conjures a variety of feelings – comfort, security, belonging, love. Yet it remains unknown exactly what defines home – is it physical space like bricks and mortar […]
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A Serene, Safe, Sober, Holiday Season: by Maj. John Donovan Staying sober during the holidays can be a challenge. Alcohol permeates our society and is associated with many traditions of […]
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This I Perceive as a Veteran… by Mike Kim Veteran Whatever happened to just listening to your own words flowing from your mind about your “lived reality” as a Veteran? […]