You don’t have to wait until you’re 70 years old for your friends to start dying around you. You’re with others but you’re still alone. Sometimes you regret ever donning a uniform, but, sometimes others help you feel proud that you did. You know (really know) what the word “camaraderie” means, and feel lucky because…
Tag: memoir
Life Update #1: I’m back & I’ve been accepted into a master’s program
Why did it take over 8 months for me to write a post? Honestly, it’s because for a long time I lost perspective. After I was discharged from the military, like many veterans, I walked around like a lost zombie. I’m slowly coming back to life! (Insert zombie noises here). Today, I wanted to…