A blog about the Warrior's life
I am such a burnout. No, not like a 70’s teenager with long hair and a roach clip hanging from the rear view mirror of his love van. I mean I am burned out. I mean, it’s not surprising. I have a full time job, am writing 3 different books, volunteer at a local nonprofit, […]
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Healthcare for Warriors in Chapter 3 of our life, post-Service, is likely one of the most challenging aspects of our transition out of Chapter 2, our service. Whether you served 4 years or over 40 years, like my Dad, SGMB1, particularly if you were combat arms and /or deployed, you are likely facing many healthcare […]
This article has been the hardest to decide to write. There is so much behind it emotionally for everyone; for parents of those who chose this action, comrades of the self-life takers, for those who would contemplate such an action, for those who want to prevent it. Look, there is no way this can be […]
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I have spent the better part of Chapter 2 and 3 hanging out with a couple buddies whom I have trusted to always be there. We have gone through a lot. The death of loved ones, the death of battle buddies, relationship issues, the stress of leaving service, changing jobs, and moving. These guys have […]
For those who got scared off and thought I would be quoting Bible scriptures, have no fear. This installment is talking about faith, not religion. Faith has many forms in our life. In Chapter 2, faith was everywhere. Faith in friends, family, the car starting when it needs to, our POTUS will make the right […]
I wouldn’t. I wouldn’t set foot inside. For you, your family, my brethren, my family, a stranger? Oh hell yes, without thinking. But not for me. Why not you ask? For those who spent more than a day in uniform (not to exclude our first responders), you know the answer. Because “I” am not important. […]
Ok, which one of you heroes hid my discipline? Seriously? Did I leave it at CIF with my attitude? I know many of you are asking the same question. What happened to that get up at O dark thirty, do more before 9 am than most people do all day, spit shine my boots each […]
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As we discuss the transition of the Warrior from Chapter 2, their military service, to Chapter 3, their post-service life, we sometimes have to talk to Warriors in a language they understand. This is not because we, the Warrior, don’t speak the “normal” language of life, but because we have been given a new common […]
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Belonging. We long for it, we do many things, good and bad for it. It drives us to church, sports teams, civic groups, summer camps, bars, clubs and yes, the military. It drives us. The need to belong, a core part of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, makes us seek out similarly minded, similarly educated, similar […]
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Oh to sleep! I know that many of you just closed your eyes and sighed because you wish you could. I have always loved sleep even when it hasn’t always loved me. The first time I understood that Warriors have issues sleeping was watching MASH. All the characters, totally exhausted, chose not to sleep due […]
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