Welcome to the part 3 of this 12 part series that explores my journey from warfighter to mental health professional. This week I will explore Identity formation and the emotional control required in the warrior culture. Off We Go, Into the Wild Blue Yonder When you are homeless and unemployed waiting to ship off to […]
Emerging from Shadow Part 3: The Warrior’s Path – First Steps Read More »
I remember feeling pulled to the military at a young age. I’m not sure to what extent this is common, but my intuition tells me that it might be fairly rare based on the tiny fraction of the population that serves in the military. There are likely some significant factors at play when I think
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During military service we walked a path defined by discipline, strategy, and vigilance. The profession of arms is the warrior’s way—shaped by training, honed by experience, and reinforced by the culture of military service. But what happens when the mission ends? When the uniform is set aside and the battlefield is no longer external, but
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